Fun No-Knead Ghost Fougasse
Celebrate Halloween with this easy and festive no-knead bread shaped like a ghost, perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Sea salt (for finishing, optional)
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme, optional)
- Black olives or sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of instant yeast. Stir well.
- Add water: Pour in 1 ¼ cups of warm water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Let it rise: Cover the bowl and allow it to rise for about 2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Turn the risen dough out onto a floured surface and stretch it into a rectangle about 1/2-inchthick. Cut out a ghost shape.
- Create eyes and mouth: Cut out two eye shapes and a mouth in the dough.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 450°F (230°C) about 30 minutes before baking.
- Transfer and season: Move the shaped dough to parchment paper. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with toppings.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the dough is wet for a tender crumb. Avoid rushing the rising time for the best texture.
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