Prep. time: 20 minutes
Rising time for the dough: 6 hours
Oven temperature: 180°C / 350°F
Baking time: 15 minutes

Fougassette is a slightly sweet bread flavored with orange flower water.

1. Sift 250 g (9 oz.) flour and combine with half a glass of warm water and the yeast; knead until smooth; form into a ball and let rise for 2-3 hours in a warm place until doubled in volume;
2. sift 250 g (9 oz.) flour and add a pinch of salt; form a well in the center; in the well place 2 eggs, the orange flower water, sugar, orange zest, glass of water and oil; knead to a smooth dough;
3. combine the two doughs until smooth; let rise 3 hours;
4. divide the dough into balls about the size of an orange; flatten into ovals about 2-3 cm (1") thick;
5. slash the surface deeply; bake in a 180° C (350° F) oven for about 15 minutes or until cooked and golden.