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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Remove the fougasse from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy it warm as a healthy bread option.
