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Provencal Fougasse Recipe with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

Fougasse with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

Fougasse is a flavourful bread that will transport you directly to Provence with the combination of cherry tomatoes and vinegary black olives. Serve it on its own with some olive oil or accompanying a green salad or hearty soup to fully enjoy this rustic bread.

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Fougasse with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

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The combination of sweet cherry tomatoes and tangy black olives make this focaccia-style bread a stunning addition to any meal. You can even enjoy it on its own with some olive oil or accompanying some soup for a well-rounded and delicious meal.

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Prep Time 1 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 25

Course Breads

Cuisine French, Provencal

Servings people

Equipment

Ingredients

400 grams flour
250 grams Water
60 grams Olive Oil
20 grams Fresh Yeast
herbes de Provence to taste
20 grams Salt
black olives pitted
Cherry Tomatoes or sundried tomatoes
Spring Onions if in season

Instructions

Mix yeast and water. With the hook attached to your stand-up mixer, mix flour, olive oil, fresh yeast, herbes de Provence and salt, for 30 seconds.
Cover and let sit for 30 minutes. Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
Spread the dough on a large baking sheet. Push inside the dough the olives, spring onion (if using) and tomatoes on top.
Let rest for 30 minutes and then cook for 20 minutes at 200°C (350°F).

Keyword Breads, Olives, Tomatoes

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Provencal Fougasse Recipe with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes