Fougasse

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14 Ingredients

• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water (105–115°F)
• 2 tsps active dry yeast (from a 1/4-oz package)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsps sugar
• 1 1/4 tsps table salt
• 1 tsp anise seeds, lightly crushed
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tsps orange-flower water (preferably French)
• 1 tsp finely grated fresh orange zest
• 1/3 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil (preferably French) plus 1 Tbsp for brushing
• 3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading
• 1 1/2 tsps flaky or coarse sea salt
• Special equipment: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment