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Ciabatta Bread Recipe

I love making ciabatta bread! It's a simple mix of flour, salt, yeast, and water. Let it rise, shape, and bake. The result? A golden, crusty loaf that's perfect every time.

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Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked ciabatta bread wafting through your kitchen. This simple yet delightful recipe will have you enjoying a crusty, golden loaf with a soft, airy interior. Perfect for sandwiches, dipping in olive oil, or just savoring on its own. Let's get baking!

Ciabatta Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 10 g salt
  • 7 g dry yeast
  • 400 ml water

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and dry yeast.
  2. Gradually add water and mix until you get a sticky dough.
  3. Let the dough rise for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
  4. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
  5. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  7. Let it cool before slicing.

What You Will Need

  • All-purpose flour: Provides structure and texture, essential for forming the dough and giving the bread its chewy, airy quality.
  • Dry yeast: Acts as a leavening agent, causing the dough to rise and creating a light, fluffy interior.
  • Water: Hydrates the flour, activates the yeast, and helps create the dough's sticky consistency necessary for ciabatta bread.

Tools and Instruments Required

What tools/instruments will be needed to make ciabatta bread

  • Mixing bowl: Essential for combining ingredients and letting the dough rise.
  • Measuring cups: Ensures precise amounts of flour, salt, yeast, and water.
  • Wooden spoon: Useful for mixing the dough without overworking it.
  • Baking sheet: Holds the loaf during baking, ensuring even cooking.
  • Parchment paper: Prevents the dough from sticking to the baking sheet.
  • Kitchen scale: Provides accurate measurements for ingredients, crucial for bread making.
  • Oven: Bakes the bread to a perfect golden crust.
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Ciabatta Bread Recipe

This is a simple and delicious ciabatta bread recipe that you can make at home.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Bread
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g All-purpose flour
  • 10 g Salt
  • 7 g Dry yeast
  • 400 ml Water

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and dry yeast.
  • 2. Gradually add water and mix until you get a sticky dough.
  • 3. Let the dough rise for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
  • 4. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
  • 5. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • 6. Bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  • 7. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes:

For a crispier crust, you can spray water into the oven during the first 10 minutes of baking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Ciabatta
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Make Ahead and Freezing Tips

Make Ahead Instructions

  1. Prepare dough as directed.
  2. Let it rise until doubled.
  3. Shape into loaves.
  4. Place on baking sheet.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Refrigerate overnight.
  7. Bake as usual the next day.

Freezing Instructions

  1. Bake bread completely.
  2. Let it cool fully.
  3. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  4. Place in a freezer bag.
  5. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  6. Thaw at room temperature.
  7. Reheat in oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.

Using a high-hydration dough for ciabatta bread creates those signature airy holes inside, making it perfect for soaking up olive oil or balsamic vinegar.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:
How long does it take for the dough to rise?
It usually takes 1-2 hours for the dough to double in size.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, but the texture will be denser and the flavor slightly different.
Do I need a special pan to bake ciabatta?
No, a regular baking sheet lined with parchment paper works fine.
How do I know when the bread is done baking?
The crust should be golden brown, and it should sound hollow when tapped.
Can I freeze the bread?
Yes, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil before freezing.

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