Herb and Bacon Fougasse

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix 2.5 cups flour, 1 tsp yeast, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.

2. 2

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   While dough rises, cook 4 slices bacon in a skillet over medium until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 450°F. Punch down dough and roll into an oval about 1/2 inch thick on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

5. 5

   Use a knife to cut 3-4 slashes in the dough, then stretch them open with your fingers to create the classic leaf shape. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.

6. 6

   Press the crumbled bacon and 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs into the dough. Bake until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped, 15-18 minutes.

7. 7

   Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.

Tools you’ll need

• large bowl
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• skillet
• knife

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