Peanut Free Classic Fougasse

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

Fougasse is the kind of bread that makes people stop and stare before they even take a bite — that dramatic leaf shape with its open slashes is genuinely stunning on a table. This Provençal flatbread is all about simplicity: flour, olive oil, yeast, salt, and a little rosemary are all it takes to produce something that tastes like it came from a proper French boulangerie. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of peanuts, there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to deal with — just honest, beautiful bread. The dough comes together with a wooden spoon and a bit of hand-kneading, so no special equipment is required. A generous brush of olive oil before baking gives the crust that gorgeous golden color and a slightly crisp exterior that gives way to a chewy, airy crumb inside. Flaky sea salt scattered over the top adds little pops of savory intensity in every bite. Tear it apart at the table while it's still warm and watch it disappear faster than you'd expect.

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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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