Provençal bread
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. If you'd like to diversify your menu, try making Provençal bread "Fougasse"—a very aromatic, light, and beautiful French bread. I highly recommend sprinkling the bread with Provençal herbs for a more intense aroma. If desired, you can use cumin instead of sesame seeds. Thanks to the vegetable oil, this bread turns out soft, and the crust becomes golden during baking. Be sure to serve this bread with your first courses—it will make them even more delicious. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, dissolve dry yeast in warm water, add honey, salt, and stir until completely dissolved. Add vegetable oil.
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Step 2
2. Mix the sifted flour with the yeast. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Add vegetable oil to the bowl, coat the dough in the oil, and cover with plastic wrap.
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Step 3
3. Leave the dough at room temperature for an hour to allow it to rise. Knead the dough again and roll it out into a triangular-shaped flatbread. Using a rolling pin, transfer the dough onto a baking sheet.
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Step 4
4. Make characteristic cuts for this bread and slightly stretch them. Cover the focaccia with a towel and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Brush the focaccia with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and Provence herbs.
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Step 5
5. Place in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 15-17 minutes.