Maple-Asparagus Fougasse | Maple from Canada

Ingredients

• 6 rashers of bacon, cubed
• 1 large onion, axed
• 95 ml (3/8 cup) maple syrup (preferably golden syrup for its delicate flavour)
• 1 bunches of asparagus, cut into small pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 500 ml (2 cups) warm water
• 1 L (3 cups) all-purpose flour
• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) instant dry yeast
• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) salt
• Oil, as needed
• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) fennel seeds
• 250 ml (1 cup) black olives, sliced
• Bay leaves (or rosemary sprigs), to taste