Soy Free Classic Fougasse

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

This Provençal flatbread is one of those breads that looks like it came from a bakery window but comes together with nothing more than flour, yeast, olive oil, and salt. The leaf-shaped slashes aren't just decorative — they create extra crispy edges and a gorgeous open crumb that's perfect for tearing apart at the table. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives that often sneak into packaged breads. Every component here is naturally free of soy, which can lurk in store-bought loaves as soy flour, soy lecithin, or vegetable oil blends. A finishing brush of good olive oil and a scatter of flaky sea salt give the crust a glossy, savory bite, and the optional rosemary adds an herby fragrance that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The high oven temperature locks in that deep golden color and hollow-sounding crust that signals a truly well-baked bread. Serve it warm alongside soups, dips, or a simple cheese board and watch it disappear fast.

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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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