Fougasse is a provencal orange flavored bread recipe which is a typical french christmas dessert .It is part of the traditon of the 13 Christmas desserts, taking its name from the ancient fogatza which means the fire in latin.
The bread is nice with its 7 notches and sesame seeds .
Preparation time: 30 min
Cooking time: 20 min
Toatal time; 170 minutes
Serves: 6 - 8 people
550 g plain flour
1 pinch of salt
120 g sugar
250 ml of lukewarm water
50 ml olive oil
1 packet of dehydrated baker's yeast
5 ml orange blossom water
25 g Candied oranges or mixed candied fruits
anise or sesame seeds
1 egg yolk
granulated sugar
Preparation:
In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water and let stand 10 minutes.
Gradually add while stirring the olive oil, orange water, sugar and flour.
Knead until the dough comes off.
Add the candied fruit, knead and form a ball with the dough.
Put in a floured container, cover with a clean cloth and leave to double in volume in a warm place.
Resume and flatten on a floured work surface with a floured roller.
Make an oval shape, make 7 notches using a sharp knife.
Slightly stretch the dough to open the notches.
Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
Bake for 20 min.
Take out and let cool
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