Fougasse

Directions

1. 1
   Put the yeast, olive oil, and 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water in the bowl of a standing mixer and blend.
2. 2
   Add 6 cups of the flour and the salt gradually to the yeast mixture, stirring with the dough hook and adding more flour as necessary until the dough comes together.
3. 3
   Form the dough into a ball and let rise in a bowl, covered, for one hour, then divide the dough into two portions.
4. 4
   Roll each out into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, scatter some semolina on a cookie sheet, and transfer the dough onto the prepared sheet.
6. 6
   Let rise for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Brush with additional olive oil, and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Eat when warm, if possible.