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Pizza Provençal Recipe
by Ken Hulme

Pizza Provençal

Classic provincial French bread - Fougasse - with traditional toppings.

Rating: 4/5
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Prep time: France French
Cook time: Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. Bread Flour
  • 1 packet Rapid Rise Yeast
  • 8 oz. Chantrelle mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz. Ile de France Brie, sliced with rind in place
  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter, unsalted
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in a few spoonfuls of warm water; add 3 Tbsp flour and a pinch of sugar; mix well to form a soft smooth starter. Form starter into a ball, cover with cloth and rise in a warm draft-free place for 30 minutes.
  2. Put the rest of the flour on a work surface and form a well in the center. Add the yeast starter, salt, oil and enough water to make a workable dough. Form into a ball, place in a bowl, cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll the dough into a rectangle to fit a lubed baking sheet. Slash the bread in the traditional herringbone or “leaf vein” pattern. Sprinkle surface with Herbs de Provence. Add cheese and mushroom slices. Bake in a preheated 450-500°F oven 15-20 minutes until GB&D. Rest 10 minutes before serving.