🇲🇨 Monegasque Cuisine

Fougasse Monegasque

Monegasque Orange Blossom Bread

Prep Time 30 min + 2 hr rise
Servings 8
Difficulty Medium
Calories 324 kcal

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

Ingredients

Instructions

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

Did You Know?

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