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Ciabatta Bread

Cultural Context

Ciabatta bread originated in Italy in the 1980s as a response to the popularity of French baguettes. Its name means 'slipper' in Italian, referring to its shape. This rustic bread is known for its crispy crust and airy, open crumb, making it perfect for sandwiches or as a side to meals. Today, ciabatta is enjoyed globally, with various adaptations appearing in bakeries around the world.

ItalianITother
180 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
250 grams water
a generous pinch of yeast
500 grams bread flour
300 grams warm water
13 grams salt
a quarter teaspoon of yeast

flour

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: whole wheat flour

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: sourdough starter

Sourdough starter can be a cost-effective alternative.

salt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: sea salt

Sea salt is often less expensive than specialty salts.

1

Pour 250 grams of warm water into a glass jar.

2

Add a generous pinch of yeast to the water and stir with a rubber spatula until dissolved.

3

Spoon in bread flour until fully incorporated, then cover and refrigerate overnight for the Polish.

4

The next day, remove the Polish from the refrigerator and place it in a large mixing bowl.

5

Add 300 grams of warm water (75 to 80 degrees) to the bowl with the Polish.

6

Add 500 grams of bread flour, 13 grams of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of yeast to the bowl.

7

Wet your hand and mix the ingredients by hand, pinching and combining until a sticky dough forms.

8

Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 45 minutes.

9

After 45 minutes, perform the first turn and fold by pulling one corner of the dough up and dropping it back in, repeating this process for all corners.

10

Cover the dough again and let it rest for a total of 3 hours, performing additional folds every 45 minutes.

11

After the final resting period, cut the dough into two equal portions to shape into loaves.

12

Shape each portion into a rectangular loaf and place them on a baking sheet.

13

Bake the loaves in the oven until done, checking for a golden brown color and hollow sound when tapped.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

kitchen scaleglass jarlarge mixing bowlbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Italian CiabattaCiabatta Loaf
Local Name: Ciabatta

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