Nightshade Free Classic Fougasse

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

Rustic French flatbread doesn't get more satisfying than this leaf-shaped beauty, with its crispy, golden crust and soft, chewy interior. The dramatic cuts aren't just for show — they create extra surface area that crisps up beautifully in a hot oven, giving you maximum crunch in every torn piece. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, bread can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden tomato-based seasonings or paprika-laced spice blends, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly clean. The entire ingredient list is built around flour, yeast, olive oil, and sea salt — nothing that needs a label check or a second guess. A finishing scatter of flaky salt and fresh rosemary (if you choose to use it) adds an herby, aromatic note that feels effortlessly elevated. This is the kind of bread that disappears fast at a dinner table, whether you're tearing it alongside soup, a cheese board, or just eating it warm straight from the pan.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the dough

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 tsp granulated sugar
¾ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine sea salt
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl

For finishing

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp flaky sea salt
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
2
Add the 3 tbsp olive oil and fine sea salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add the flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.

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