Sourdough Fougasse Recipe
Fougasse is a type of French bread that has a crispy crust and is soft on the inside. A delicious homemade bread recipe that is a great way to use leftover sourdough starter.
Ingredients
- 2⅓ cup +1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup +½ tablespoon sourdough starter (fed)
- ⅔ cup +½ tablespoon water (lukewarm)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
EXTRAS
- 2-3 sprigs rosemary
- ½-1 teaspoon oregano
- 6-8 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Instructions
- In the mixing bowl whisk together the flour and salt. Add the water and starter, with the dough hook knead for 2-3 minutes. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Start to knead again and drizzle in the oil. Continue to knead for 4 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let sit for 4 hours. Stretch and fold the dough 3 times every 30 minutes for the first 1 ½ hours, then let the dough rise for the remaining 2 ½ hours.
- Lightly brush 2 cookie sheets with olive oil, then cover with parchment paper, brush with more olive oil (3-4 tablespoons)
- Divide the dough on a lightly floured flat surface and shape into a rectangle or oval shape approximately 11x7 inches (29 x19 cm) making cuts in the dough, place each on the prepared cookies sheets. Cover and let rise 2-3 hours.
- Pre-heat the oven to 425F/220C.
- Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with rock salt, chopped rosemary and oregano. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Move immediately to a wire rack to cool or eat warm. Serve with a dipping sauce if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Stretch and fold the dough with damp hands, this will keep the dough from sticking to your fingers.
Nutrition
Calories: 1056kcalCarbohydrates: 118gProtein: 16gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gSodium: 1167mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 7mg
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