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What is a fougasse in French?

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In French cuisine, fougasse is a type of bread typically associated with Provence but found (with variations) in other regions. Some versions are sculpted or slashed into a pattern resembling an ear of wheat.


Also, what does fougasse mean?

Noun. fougasse (plural fougasses) A type of lattice-shaped bread associated with the area of Provence. An old-fashioned type of land mine, in the form of a foxhole filled with explosives or projectiles.

Also, how do you shape Fougasse? How to Shape Fougasse
  1. Once the dough has risen, uncover it and transfer it to a floured work surface.
  2. Roll out each dough wedge into an 8" x 5" triangle about 1/4" thick.
  3. Make three lengthwise slashes in each triangle, as well as one smaller slash below the middle slash.
  4. Uncover each dough piece.

Also to know is, what is Fougasse made of?

Fougasse. "This recipe for fougasse, the French version of the Italian focaccia bread, is topped with mixed herbs. The flat bread can be slashed to form shapes (a leaf, tree, or wheat stalk), or the slits can be cut to form a lattice, making the bread easy to pull apart."

What is Fugasa?

In French cuisine, fougasse is a type of bread typically associated with Provence but found (with variations) in other regions. Some versions are sculpted or slashed into a pattern resembling an ear of wheat.

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Meliton Widehem

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What is the difference between French bread and Italian?

Though most of the ingredients between the two variations are similar, the major difference between Italian and French breads are how controlled the two are. French bread must be made simply with water, flour, salt and yeast while Italian bread recipes are free to include milk, olive oil and even sugar.

Dinora Alier

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What herbs are good for bread?

Regional Herb Blends that Go Great in Breads:
  • Tuscan Herbs - Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Oregano - Pair with garlic and parmesan.
  • Provincial Herbs - Tarragon, savory, fennel, basil, thyme, rosemary (and sometimes lavender)
  • Greek Herbs - Greek Oregano, marjoram, dill, mint - Pair with lemon and peppers.

Rishabha Hamacher

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How do you cut EPI bread?

To spread the dough into a rectangle shape with an even thickness, press your fingers in the center of the dough and then slowly knead it outward. To cut even epi pieces, maintain the same 45-degree angle and spacing between each cut, then use your fingers to alternate the side that each "wheat petal" rests.