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Amazing Homemade Ciabatta Recipe! Easy Homemade Ciabatta Bread in just 2 hours!

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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
1 2/3 cups warm water (400 ml)
1 tbsp sugar (20 g)
2 tsp active yeast (7 g)
500 g all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp salt (10 g)

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

yeast

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Sourdough starter can be a cost-effective alternative.

salt

💰Cheaper: sea salt

Sea salt is often less expensive than specialty salts.

1

Mix 1 2/3 cups of warm water, 1 tbsp of sugar, 2 tsp of active yeast, and 2-3 tbsp of flour from the total amount.

2

Cover the mixture and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

3

Pour the remaining water into the yeast mixture.

4

Sift 500 g of all-purpose flour into a bowl.

5

Add 1.5 tsp of salt to the flour.

6

Mix the dough well for 7-8 minutes.

7

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

8

Fold the dough 7-8 times, moistening your hands with water beforehand.

9

Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 20 minutes.

10

Repeat the folding and resting process three more times, each for 20 minutes.

11

Sprinkle the surface generously with flour and place the airy dough on it.

12

Gather the dough and divide it into 6-8 portions based on the size of your oven.

13

Generously coat the dough portions with flour.

14

For proofing, place the dough on a silicone mat or a towel and cover it, letting it rise for 20 minutes.

15

Transfer the ciabatta portions to a baking sheet.

16

Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for the first 10 minutes.

17

Then bake for another 10-15 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

silicone matbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Italian CiabattaCiabatta Loaf
Local Name: Ciabatta

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