Ciabatta Bread
Ciabatta bread is a delightful Italian classic known for its crusty exterior and airy, chewy interior. The aroma of freshly baked ciabatta fills your kitchen with warmth, while each slice offers a rustic charm that’s perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with olive oil. This easy recipe is ideal for both novice and experienced bakers, ensuring that you can create this artisanal bread at home. Gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and savor the joy of homemade ciabatta!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
- 1 ½ cups room temperature water (360ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 2 tsp sea salt (12g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water until bubbly, then add to the flour mixture. Stir until combined into a shaggy dough.
- Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic or use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- Form a ball from the dough and place it in an oiled bowl, covering it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Let rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Gently deflate the dough on a floured surface, divide it into two parts and shape each into an oblong loaf.
- Transfer loaves onto parchment-lined baking sheets and cover them with cloths to rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake loaves for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg