Ciabatta Bread
Ciabatta bread is a delicious Italian classic known for its crispy crust and airy interior. This homemade recipe will transport you to a rustic Italian café with every bite. Perfect as a base for gourmet sandwiches or enjoyed simply with olive oil, this bread is surprisingly easy to make, even for beginners. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with freshly baked ciabatta!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (360ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 1 ½ tsp salt (9g)
- Rice flour for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth or use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- First rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Shape loaves: Punch down the dough, shape into two loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with rice flour.
- Second rise: Cover loaves and let rise for another hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake loaves for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg