Description
Fougasse à la Ricotta Salée is a delightful Provençal bread that will tantalize your taste buds. This soft and fragrant loaf, infused with fresh herbs and salty ricotta, is perfect for any occasion—from a cozy family dinner to a casual picnic with friends. Its light texture and savory flavor make it an ideal choice for entertaining or simply enjoying as a treat. Serve it warm alongside a glass of wine or as part of an appetizer spread featuring olives and tapenade. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, this fougasse is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g flour
- 300 ml warm water
- 10 g salt
- 10 g sugar
- 10 g yeast
- 200 g salted ricotta
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
- 60 ml olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Gradually add warm water while stirring until you form a smooth dough.
- Knead for about 10 minutes until elastic.
- Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Mix the salted ricotta with chopped herbs for the filling.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F). Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1 cm thick.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the dough, fold in half gently, and create slashes on top for texture.
- Brush with olive oil and let rest for another 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Provençal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: Use high-quality flour for better texture. Experiment with different herbs or add olives for extra flavor. Serve hot for the best taste experience.