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Focaccia bread on wooden cutting board with herbs, salt, olive oil, and baking tools, showcasing healthy, delicious homemade bread recipes from Food Faith Fitness.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water, around 100°F
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (for sprinkling)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Add all-purpose flour, spelt flour, yeast, salt, dried herbs de Provence, and extra-virgin olive oil to a large bowl. Mix well, then add water. Stir until a shaggy dough develops.
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  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Transfer the risen dough onto a floured surface. Gently shape it into an oval with an even thickness and then use a sharp knife to cut several slits along the surface to form a leaf-like pattern.
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  • Cover the shaped dough with a towel and let it rest for 20 minutes to relax the gluten. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 450°F.
  • Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush it with extra-virgin olive oil, and sprinkle a pinch of rosemary and some sea salt on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fougasse is golden brown.
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  • Remove the fougasse from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy it warm as a healthy bread option.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%) Sodium: 368mg (16%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 0.1g

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.