Delicious Ciabatta Bread Recipe
Experience the warm, crusty delight of homemade ciabatta bread. With a crispy golden-brown crust and an airy, soft interior, this recipe brings the essence of Italian baking right into your kitchen. Perfect for sandwiches or served alongside soups, each bite is infused with love and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture; stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Gently deflate the dough, divide into two pieces, shape into loaves, and let rise again on parchment paper for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg