Ciabatta Bread
Learn how to make delicious and crusty ciabatta bread at home with this simple recipe. The bread has a chewy texture and is perfect for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 2 loaves 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Activate yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until foamy.
- Mix dough: Combine flour, salt, olive oil, and activated yeast. Knead until smooth.
- Rise: Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Shape: Shape the dough into loaves and let it rise again.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until golden and crusty.
Notes
- You can add herbs like rosemary or garlic for extra flavor.
- For a crispier crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Homemade bread, crusty bread, Italian baking recipe