Description
A rustic French leaf-shaped bread with a crisp golden crust and airy interior, simple ingredients, and beautiful artisan texture that makes any table feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups (440 grams) all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (9 grams) salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in olive oil, flour, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Transfer dough to the prepared baking sheet and gently stretch into an oval shape.
- Using a sharp knife, cut one long slit down the center and several diagonal slashes on each side. Gently pull the cuts open to create a leaf pattern.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until deeply golden brown.
- Brush lightly with olive oil after baking and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make deep, confident cuts so the decorative slashes open properly.
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to keep the yeast active.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky salt on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: homemade fougasse, French bread, artisan bread, rustic bread, leaf shaped bread