Sesame 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. The dough itself is straightforward: flour, olive oil, yeast, salt, and water, with nothing hidden or ambiguous in the ingredient list. That simplicity is actually a big deal, because many store-bought artisan breads and bakery items can carry unexpected sesame from shared equipment or decorative toppings you didn't ask for. Here, you control every element from start to finish. A brush of good olive oil and a scatter of flaky sea salt before baking give the crust that glossy, crackly finish that makes each torn piece irresistible. The optional rosemary adds an herby, fragrant note that pairs beautifully with the slightly chewy interior. Tear it warm alongside soup, a cheese board, or honestly just on its own — it disappears fast either way.

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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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