Fougasse

1. 1

   Put the yeast, olive oil, and 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water in the bowl of a standing mixer and blend.

2. 2

   Add 6 cups of the flour and the salt gradually to the yeast mixture, stirring with the dough hook and adding more flour as necessary until the dough comes together.

3. 3

   Form the dough into a ball and let rise in a bowl, covered, for one hour, then divide the dough into two portions.

4. 4

   Roll each out into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, scatter some semolina on a cookie sheet, and transfer the dough onto the prepared sheet.

6. 6

   Let rise for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Brush with additional olive oil, and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Eat when warm, if possible.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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