Ciabatta Bread
Freshly baked ciabatta bread is a culinary delight that transforms any meal into a special occasion. With its crispy crust and airy interior, this bread is surprisingly easy to make, using just a few basic ingredients. Perfect as a side for soups or salads, or as the base for gourmet sandwiches, homemade ciabatta fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone gathering around the table. Roll up your sleeves and discover the magic of baking this Italian classic!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups room temperature water
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until combined; the dough will be sticky.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Turn out dough onto a floured surface, shape into an elongated loaf without deflating too much air.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg