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Low and golden oval Provençal breads, two large parallel slits in each, soft crumb visible in a torn piece; without icing.
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Split-Leaf Provençal Olive Oil Breads

A recipe by CakeChristmas / Updated on 30 October 2026.

The Provencal dough is divided into six oval flat loaves, each open with two long slits. The shape remains simple and the sugar forms a very discreet crust.

6 oval loaves of about 15 x 8 cm; 12 half-portions / The Provencal dough is divided into six oval flat loaves, each open with two long slots. The shape remains simple and the sugar forms a very discreet crust.

12Indicative portions
35 minPreparation
40 minBaking
2 h 45Rest & Cooling
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The Provencal dough is divided into six oval flat loaves, each open with two long slits. The shape remains simple and the sugar forms a very discreet crust.

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Preparation

  1. Reserve 10 g of sugar. Sprinkle the yeast in water at 30 °C and add flour, 80 g of sugar, oil, orange blossom, zest and salt. Knead for 10 minutes.
  2. Cover and allow to double about 1 hour 30 minutes. Gently degas, weigh and divide into six equal portions.
  3. Shape six ovals about 15 x 8 cm and 1 to 1.5 cm thick. Lay three loaves per plate. Make two 7 cm parallel slits in the middle of each oval, without cutting the ends, then slightly spread the openings.
  4. Let stand for 45 minutes. Sprinkle the reserved sugar and cook each baking tray for 16 to 20 minutes at 180 °C, to a golden surface and a half scoop.
  5. Cool for 30 minutes on rack. Present flat and share each bread in two by hand.

Preserve and Serve

2 days packed at cool room temperature.

Baking tips for this recipe

  • Weigh the yeast and uses the type indicated in the recipe: yeast and yeast are not interchangeable.
  • Observe the increase in volume during shoots. A cool room can lengthen the times indicated.
  • Respect the dimensions of the mold and the amount of dough: a brioche too tight or too full does not cook in the same way.

Substitutions and variations

To vary a zest, choose another citrus fruit washed and intended for this use, keeping the same amount. Does not automatically replace juice, whose acidity can change the preparation.

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