3 Reviews of Olive Fougasse (Rustic Bread) -- Abm

From: realbirdlady

On May 28, 2009

An crunchy tempting bread. I kneaded by hand, rather than using a bread machine. When made properly, these have a nice artesanal shape. I had a little trouble forming the loaves, but this may have been because it was a very warm day, and the yeast rose quickly. I would add a little more olives next time, and use slightly less olive oil in the bread.

From: Kasha

On May 31, 2009

Makes two beautiful, big fougasses. I did use a bit less oil and add a few more olives, as the other reviewer suggested. I also sprinkled herbes de provence on top after painting them with oil before baking. I live in the south of France and these are as good or better than what I can buy from a bakery. Next time I'll make them with bits of bacon and onion.

From: Karen Elizabeth

On Aug 24, 2009

I'd like to make this again for more practice shaping, also because they are so good! I made as instructed, and my dough rose nicely after adding the olives, but didn't rise a great deal once shaped into flat loaves, I wasn't sure if this was just me, if they should have risen more, or what. I got a good crunchy bread, well-studded with olives, very tasty. I sprinkled them with coarse sea-salt after painting with oil. Over all, I was very happy with these, great to enjoy at home and I'd feel proud to take one to a friends home as a gift. Thanks Katzen!