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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
½ cup (125 mL) lukewarm water
½ cup (75 g) bread flour
½ cup (75 g) whole wheat flour
Pinch of instant dry yeast
2⅓ cups (580 mL) lukewarm water
3¼ cups (485 g) bread flour
1½ tsp instant dry yeast
2 tsp coarse salt

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

For the biga, stir the water, bread flour, whole wheat flour and yeast together in a bowl with a wooden spoon until evenly blended. Cover and set this starter aside on the counter for 12 to 18 hours.

2

For the dough, stir the biga and water in a large bowl so that the biga breaks down a little. Add the flour and yeast and mix by hand with a wooden spoon. Let the dough sit, uncovered, for 15 minutes, then add the salt and stir in vigorously until the dough feels stretchy.

3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit on the counter for 2 hours, until doubled in size.

4

Line two baking trays with parchment paper and dust them with flour. On a well-floured work surface, turn the dough out and divide it in half. Shape each piece into a rough rectangle and transfer to a baking tray. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, uncovered.

5

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Dust the tops of the loaves with flour and bake for about 30 minutes, until an even golden brown. Turn off the oven and leave the bread in for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaves to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlbaking traysparchment papercooling rack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Italian CiabattaCiabatta Loaf
Local Name: Ciabatta

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