History

Fougasse de Menton is the sweet variant of the Provencal fougasse and a regional speciality of the eastern Riviera between Nice and Menton. The bread arrives at bakeries during Christmas and Carnaval, with orange blossom water and candied citrus the canonical flavourings. Maison Auer sells a candied citron version through the winter months.

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Common allergens: Gluten, Egg

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Yield 8Hands-on 30 minTotal 3 hrDifficulty Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 500g strong flour
  • 10g instant yeast
  • 200ml warm milk
  • 100g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 100g butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 100g candied citron, diced
  • Pinch salt

Method

  1. Mix flour, yeast, milk, sugar, eggs and salt into a dough. Knead 10 minutes.
  2. Work in the butter, orange blossom, zest and candied citron. Knead another 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Rise 90 minutes covered until doubled. Shape into a flat oval on a baking tray and rest 30 minutes.
  4. Bake at 200C for 22 to 25 minutes until dark golden. Brush with orange blossom syrup while warm.

Tip from the editors. Use real orange blossom water from Provence or Morocco, not the artificial extract; the floral note is the dish's signature.

Where to eat fougasse de menton

Fougasse de Menton in Nice

Maison Auer ★ 4.7

€ BakeryCandied fruits and chocolatesWalk-in only

Maison Auer on Rue Saint Francois de Paule has sold candied fruits and chocolates in Nice since 1820, two centuries under the Auer family and from 2024.

Worth the queueCandied chestnuts and mendiants

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Patisseries LAC ★ 4.2

€ Bakery

Patisseries LAC on Rue Barla in Nice runs Pascal Lac's pastry and chocolate take away counter at €4-8 a piece, the value alternative to the seated tearoom.

TryPastry counter take away

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Mama Baker ★ 4.2

€€ EUR 10-18BrunchOrganic levain bakery brunch

Mama Baker on Rue de Lepante runs the Carre d'Or weekend brunch alternative to the Cours Saleya rooms, organic levain sourdough, viennoiseries and espresso.

OrderSourdough toast with eggs and avocado

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Lou Pilha Leva ★ 4.2

€ Street food

Lou Pilha Leva on Rue du Collet runs a Vieux Nice street food counter with socca and pan bagnat under €10, tiled cafeteria seating and shared tables.

TryPan bagnat and socca

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