Description
Ciabatta bread is an Italian classic with a crispy crust and airy interior. This recipe guides you in creating homemade ciabatta, ideal for sandwiches, dipping, or enjoying fresh.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour and yeast. Add warm water while stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the dough, divide it into two pieces, and shape each into rectangular loaves.
- Transfer loaves to parchment-lined baking sheets, cover again, and let rise for another hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Drizzle loaves with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt before baking for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in fresh herbs like rosemary or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Use high-protein bread flour for better texture.
- Store ciabatta in a paper bag at room temperature or freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ciabatta, bread, Italian, baking, homemade