Fougasse with Orange Blossom Water

Steps

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1. 1
   Dissolve the fresh yeast in warm milk and stir until combined.
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2. 2
   Add about 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water to the milk mixture.
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3. 3
   Add the eggs and mix together.
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4. 4
   Add flour, sugar, and salt to a mixing machine and knead for 2-3 minutes until the dough begins to come together.
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   Add room-temperature butter and continue kneading for about 10 minutes until the dough is soft and supple with visible air bubbles.
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   Transfer the dough to a glass bowl and allow it to rise for about 2 hours until well risen.
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7. 7
   Oil your hands lightly and gently stretch the risen dough onto a baking sheet.
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   Make indentations with your fingers and insert small butter cubes into the top of the dough.
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   Sprinkle sugar over the surface and bake in a 180°C (356°F) oven for about 20 minutes until golden.
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    Immediately after removing from the oven, spray orange blossom water over the hot bread.
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