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French-inspired cheesy bacon fougasse
Fougasse is a special kind of French flatbread, typically associated with the region of Provence but found all over the country and the world. It's got a similar texture to thick-crusted pizzas (not to be confused with deep dish) and Italian focaccia.
To make, pour 2/3 cup milk into a mixing bowl, and add 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast. Stir until dissolved. Add 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and mix well to make your dough. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball, place in a bowl and cover with a dishcloth to let rise for 1 hour. Plop the dough onto a floured baking sheet, then flatten it out to an oval shape, using a rolling pin. It should be about 1/2-cm thick. Preheat the oven to 450 °F. Sprinkle 3 1/2 ounces uncooked bacon lardons and 3/4 cup freshly grated Comté (or Swiss, if you can't find it) evenly across the dough. Bake for 20 minutes, and serve immediately.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!