The Ultimate Homemade Sourdough Tomato Ciabatta

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: whole wheat starter

💰Cheaper: store-bought yeast

Whole wheat starter adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats with a similar flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sun-dried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes add intense flavor without excess moisture.

Mix sourdough starter, water, and olive oil in a large bowl until combined.

Add all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar to the mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 4-6 hours at room temperature until doubled in size.

Gently deflate the dough and fold in chopped cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped basil.

Shape the dough into a rectangle and place it on a floured baking sheet.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise for another 1-2 hours until puffy.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a baking stone inside if available.

Sprinkle the dough with black pepper and grated parmesan cheese before baking.

Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the ciabatta from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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