Turmeric Free Classic Fougasse

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

Few breads are as visually stunning as this Provençal flatbread, shaped into a leaf with slashes that open up into crispy, golden windows during baking. The dough comes together with just flour, olive oil, yeast, salt, and water — a short, honest ingredient list that makes it naturally free from the spice blends and golden-hued additives that can sneak into store-bought artisan loaves. That simplicity is exactly what makes this recipe such a reliable choice when you need to avoid certain spices without sacrificing any of the flavor or drama. The olive oil does serious work here, lending richness to the crumb and a gorgeous sheen to the crust, while the optional rosemary adds an herby, fragrant note that feels distinctly Mediterranean. Shaping the dough into its signature leaf pattern is easier than it looks — a few confident cuts with a knife and a gentle tug with your fingers, and you've got something that looks like it came straight from a French boulangerie. Serve it warm, torn straight from the rack, 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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