Description
Ciabatta bread is a delightful Italian loaf that features a crispy crust and an airy, soft interior. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees stunning results, perfect for sandwiches or enjoying fresh with olive oil. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a bread that impresses family and friends alike. Baking ciabatta brings warmth and joy into your kitchen as the aroma fills the air, inviting everyone to gather around for a slice of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast (5g)
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (420ml, about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- 2 tsp salt (12g)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined; the dough will be sticky.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Gently punch down the dough, divide it into two or three pieces, and shape them into loaves.
- Let shaped loaves rest on parchment paper for another 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 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: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg