Description
Ciabatta bread is a beloved Italian classic, renowned for its crispy crust and soft, airy interior. This artisanal loaf is perfect for dipping in olive oil, pairing with soups, or crafting gourmet sandwiches. With its delightful aroma filling your kitchen, baking ciabatta is not just a culinary task but a joyful experience that brings people together. Follow this simple recipe to create your own delicious ciabatta at home and impress friends and family with your baking skills.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (400g)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (300ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 2 tsp salt (10g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy, then mix in olive oil.
- Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Gently deflate the dough on a floured surface, divide into two portions, and shape into oval loaves.
- Place shaped loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with the damp cloth, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom. Cool on wire racks before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg