Fougasse Monegasque

Name: Fougasse Monegasque
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Monegasque
Ingredients: 500g bread flour; 100g sugar; 7g instant yeast; 3 eggs; 100ml warm milk; 80g butter, softened; 2 tbsp orange blossom water; Zest of 1 orange; 100g mixed candied fruits; 50g almonds, chopped; Pinch of salt

Fougasse (foo-GAHS moh-neh-GAHSK)

Monegasque Orange Blossom Bread

⏱ Prep Time 30 min + 2 hr rise

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 324 kcal

A sweet festive bread perfumed with orange blossom water, studded with candied fruits and nuts, golden-crusted and tender within.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs ⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl baking sheet dough scraper

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden board

Garnishes: powdered sugar, candied orange peel

Accompaniments: coffee, vin chaud

Ingredients

500g bread flour
100g sugar
7g instant yeast
3 eggs
100ml warm milk
80g butter, softened
2 tbsp orange blossom water
Zest of 1 orange
100g mixed candied fruits
50g almonds, chopped
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add eggs, warm milk, and orange blossom water. Knead until smooth.
2
Incorporate softened butter gradually, kneading until elastic and glossy.
3
Fold in candied fruits, almonds, and orange zest. Cover and rise 1.5 hours.
4
Shape dough into a flat oval on a lined baking sheet. Make decorative slashes. Rise 30 min.
5
Brush with egg wash and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 min until golden.
6
Cool on a rack before slicing.

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Did You Know?

Every Monegasque family has their own closely guarded fougasse recipe, and the bread is traditionally shared among neighbors at Christmas.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
baking sheet
dough scraper

Garnishing

powdered sugar, candied orange peel

Accompaniments

coffee, vin chaud

The Story Behind Fougasse Monegasque

Fougasse Monegasque is the principality's signature festive bread, dating to the 18th century. Unlike the savory Provencal fougasse, Monaco's version is a sweet celebration bread scented with orange blossom water, reflecting the Mediterranean citrus groves that once dotted the region. It is inseparable from Monegasque Christmas traditions.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed christmas and festive occasions 📜 Origins: 18th century

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