ROSEMARY FOUGASSE
A variation on the crusty Italian bread
Provided by Food Network
Time 3h15m
Yield 1 fougasse
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Mix the dough according to the instructions given in the recipe.
- After the dough has taken its first rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (or overnight) it can be shaped into a fougasse. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat it into a long narrow rectangle. Sprinkle a layer of chopped rosemary over the surface of the dough being careful to cover the edges too. Fold the dough in thirds like a business letter, the top third over the middle of the dough, then the bottom third over that, completely overlapping the two. Press the 3 open sides of the fougasse tightly shut. Cover the bread well with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Thirty minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place a baking stone in the oven to preheat and position an oven rack just below the stone.
- Sprinkle a peel or upsidedown baking sheet generously with cornmeal and place the fougasse on top, stretching it slightly to make it into a square. Cut a decorative pattern, such as a leaf or a ladder, into the dough with a dough cutter. Spread and stretch the loaf until the cuts form large openings.
- Be sure the fougasse is loosened from the peel, then carefully slide it onto the baking stone. Using a plant sprayer, quickly mist the bread with water 8 to 10 times, then quickly shut oven door. Mist again after 1 minute. Then mist again 1 minute later.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 450 degrees and bake 15 minutes longer or until the loaf sounds slightly hollow when tapped on the bottom and the crust is a medium to dark brown. (If the crust is not brown enough, the bread will soften as it cools.) Transfer the bread to a rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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El Padrino
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! They said it was the best bread they've ever had.
Gladys Maluleka
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious, and it's perfect for a special occasion.
Tanchin Howlader
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. The bread turned out great, and I'm so proud of myself!
Chloe Rodgers
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Valeria Chamorro
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Dhanuja Rashmitha
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
deola grace
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of rosemary, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bread was delicious, and the rosemary flavor was subtle but noticeable.
Sualo Kalo
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! They said it was the best bread they've ever had.
Nomi Qureshi
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious, and it's perfect for a special occasion.
Riyon Riyon
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. The bread turned out great, and I'm so proud of myself!
Karan Shah
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Yoonis Yuusuf
[email protected]I love the way this bread looks! It's so impressive, and it tastes just as good as it looks.
Donnie Grissom
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Jane Guy
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Constantinos Maciel
[email protected]The dough was a little sticky, but I managed to work with it. The bread turned out great, and my friends loved it!
Taslima
[email protected]This bread was AMAZING! I've never had anything like it. It was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with the perfect amount of rosemary flavor.
Gorkhali gamer
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of rosemary, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The bread was delicious, and the rosemary flavor was subtle but noticeable.
Md Fuhad Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but the end result was worth it. The bread was fluffy and flavorful, and the rosemary added a nice touch.
Hard Live
[email protected]Rosemary fougasse was a hit with my family! The dough was easy to work with and the flavor of the rosemary was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.