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Olive Fougasse Bread

Prep Time1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 210 g Plain Flour
  • 1 x 7g sachet of quick action yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 140 ml Warm water

For topping

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the Flour and Yeast, mix well
  • Add the salt, olive oil and warm water, stir well, then use your hands to form a dough
  • Knead for 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and non sticky
  • Form a large ball then place in an oiled bowl or proving bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and flatten into a circle shape. Fold in the chopped Olives (see video)
  • Shape the dough into a large oval, then make a large cut down the middle and 3 smaller cuts on either side, stretch out the cuts with your fingers (see video)
  • Cover with clingfilm and allow to puff up for 30 minutes
  • Preheat the oven to 220 degrees
  • Brush the dough with Olive oil and sprinkle with Sea salt
  • Bake at the bottom of the Oven for 15-20 minutes