Mix Herbs Fougasse

Fougasse is a traditional French bread known for its distinctive leaf-like shape and crispy texture. This version features a delicious blend of mixed herbs that add flavor and aroma to every bite. Perfect for entertaining or everyday meals, this recipe is easier than you might think. Follow along as we guide you through creating this beautiful, herb-infused masterpiece.

INGREDIENTS

PoolishQuantity
Bread Flour228g
Water228g
Saf-instant® Red0.39g
DoughQuantity
Bread Flour831g
Wheat Bran82g
Saf-instant® Red11g
Salt22g
Water558g
Herbs ToppingQuantity
Olive Oil100g
Rosemary2g
Garlic Cloves10g
Dry Thyme2g
Dry Oregano2g
Salt6g

FEATURED PRODUCT

Saf-instant® Red

POOLISH

Method:

  1. Make sure water is at 27C.
  2. Mix well all ingredients and keep in chiller overnight/ at least 8 hrs.

DOUGH

Method:

  1. Place poolish and all ingredients in mixing bowl.
  2. Mix on slow speed for 2 mins, then medium speed for 12 minutes until dough is smooth and soft.
  3. Ferment for 1 hr. Stretch and fold dough at 30 mins.
  4. Divide dough into 5 pcs, each should be 400g.
  5. Mould it round and leave it covered on a floured surface for 30 mins to rest the dough.
  6. Flatten dough into oval shape and cut leaf pattern.
  7. Proof dough below 35C for 1 hr.
  8. Brush with olive oil and Herbs topping.
  9. Bake at oven with steam at 230C for 20 mins, brush olive oil again.

HERBS TOPPING

Method:

  1. Heat olive oil.
  2. Add rosemary, garlic, thyme, oregano.
  3. Cook till flavours infused in oil, longer cooking time for more flavour but do not overcook.
  4. Add salt to taste.

Watch the recipe video here.