Easy sourdough fougasse bread recipe (try it!)

Looking for the next best sourdough bread recipe to impress the family? Then this particularly delicious and super easy sourdough fougasse bread recipe has your name written all over it! The best thing about sourdough fougasse is the unique sourdough flavors that transform a traditional French bread into something phenomenal. Don't be afraid to adapt this recipe to your liking! Scroll down for the full recipe and give it a try!

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• 100 gr the beginning of sourdough
• 150 g water
• 20 g olive oil
• 250 g bread flour
• 6 g salt

1. Combine the sourdough starter with the water, mixing until the motor is well dissolved.
2. Next, add the oil, flour and salt to the bowl and gently mix the ingredients with a dough beater or a knife. Cover the fougasse dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. The dough will be dry and tough, but don't panic, it's all part of the process!
3. Transfer the dough to the kitchen counter and knead well with your hands. The dough should be very easy to work with, and with enough mixing it should turn into a wonderfully soft and silky dough. Spend about 8-10 minutes cooking the dough.
4. Once the dough feels silky and springy to the touch, place the dough in a warm bowl. You can heat a bowl with a little water and then wipe it dry. The warm bowl will help the dough rise faster. Cover the dough with cling wrap or a damp towel and let it rise until doubled in size.
5. Once the dough has doubled in size, form the dough into a ball and leave it on the counter, covered with a tea towel, for 30 minutes.
6. Shape your dough into a rough oval using your hands or a rolling pin. Place the fougasse dough on a baking stone and lightly dust with semolina flour or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Let the fougasse rest at room temperature for an hour until the dough looks puffy.
8. Once you are ready to bake, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F, making sure it is very hot.
9. Take a razor or a small kitchen knife and make some cuts in the dough. You can make any pattern you like, but I like to make some diagonal cuts so that the dough resembles a rough leaf. Pull the dough slightly so that the circles do not close until the dough is baked.
10. If you want to include any kind of toppings eg kalamata olives, cheddar cheese or bacon then you can add them at this stage.
11. Place your fougasse in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes or until nice and crispy.
12. Remove the fougasse from the oven once golden brown, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary. Serve and enjoy!

• Author: Natasha Krajnc
• Preparation time: 8 hours and 30 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Category: bread
• Kitchen: french

Nutrition

• Calories: 585 kcal
• Fat: 12 g
• Saturated fat: 2 g
• Carbohydrates: 100 gr
• Protein: 16 g

What is Fougasse bread?

Fougasse is a type of French bread originating from Provence, although it can be found in other areas. It is often recognized by the unique cuts or incisions made in the dough, resembling a leaf or an ear of wheat.

Fougasse is often compared to Italian focacciaalthough fougasse is baked on a hot stone, unlike focaccia which is cooked in a well-greased pan, giving it a different texture and crust.

While traditionally stuffed with herbs, fougasse can be stuffed with just about anything, from cheese to bacon to salted olives, it's completely customizable!

Fougasse Sourdough

This delicious and super easy sourdough fudge recipe calls for your brilliance the beginning of sourdough for that unique touch of sourdough. While most sourdough bakes often take an entire day, you can choose to ferment overnight and start baking the next day for a delicious fougasse breakfast!

For baking on the same day, I have chosen to include 100 g of sourdough starter to speed up fermentation process. This will also provide the batter with a delicious yet unfussy mix and lots of bubbles!

Selection of flour

I have chosen to bake my sourdough fougas with bread flour, but you can use up to 25% whole wheat flour, white whole wheat flour or even rye flour. Alternatively, you can use all purpose flour, although a higher protein flour will promise phenomenal results!

Fougasse recipe for sourdough

Sourdough fougasse is a type of French bread with an irresistible crunchy crust and pillowy soft interior. This delicious homemade bread recipe is a great way to use up some of your leftover sourdough money to bake a delicious treat that's sure to impress the family!

• Business: Bread
• kitchen: French
• Recipe yield: 1 loaf of bread
• Calories: 585 kcal
• Preparation time: 30 minutes
• COOKING TIME: 15 minutes
• Fermentation time: 8 hours
• Total time: 8 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 100 g starter for sourdough
• 150 g of water
• 20 g of olive oil
• 250 g of bread flour
• 6 g of salt

GUIDELINES

1. Combine the sourdough starter with the water, stirring until the motor is well dissolved.
2. Next, add the oil, flour and salt to the bowl and gently mix the ingredients with a dough beater or a knife. Cover the fougasse dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. The dough will be dry and tough, but don't panic, it's all part of the process!
3. Transfer the dough to the kitchen counter and knead well with your hands. The dough should be very easy to work with, and with enough mixing it should turn into a wonderfully soft and silky dough. Spend about 8-10 minutes cooking the dough.
4. Once the dough feels silky and springy to the touch, place the dough in a warm bowl. You can heat a bowl with some water and then wipe it dry. The warm bowl will help the dough rise faster. Cover the dough with cling wrap or a damp towel and let it rise until doubled in size.
5. After the dough has doubled, form the dough into a balland leave this on the counter, covered with a tea towel, for 30 minutes.
6. Shape your dough into a rough oval using your hands or a rolling pin. Place the fougasse dough on a baking stone and lightly dust with semolina flour or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Let the fougasse rest at room temperature for an hour until the dough looks puffy.
8. Once you are ready to bake, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F, making sure it is very hot.
9. Take a razor or a small kitchen knife and make some cuts in the dough. You can make any pattern you like, but I like to make some diagonal cuts so that the dough resembles a rough leaf. Pull the dough slightly so that the cut pieces do not close while the dough bakes.
10. If you want to include any kind of toppings eg kalamata olives, cheddar cheese or bacon then you can add them at this stage.
11. Place your fougasse in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes or until nice and crispy.
12. Remove the fougasse from the oven once golden brown, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 585 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 100 g
• Protein: 16 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Saturated fat: 2 g

Fougasse Sourdough is great!

If you've loved sourdough fougasse, then maybe it's time to try its distant relative, this fabulous Sourdough focaccia recipe I'll keep you coming back for a few bites until your stomach is ready to jump! Or if you're looking for easy bread to eat, check out mine leaven separates the bread.

Don't forget to combine it with your favorite spheres! And if you're looking for a main dish to pair this with, why not try this chicken couch recipe? You will love it!

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