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Ciabatta Bread

Homemade ciabatta bread with a crisp crust and soft interior, perfect for sandwiches or dipping.
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Use high-protein flour for extra chewiness.
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast You can substitute with bread flour for extra chew.
  • 1 ¾ cups warm water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Gradually add the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it rise at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours until it’s bubbly and doubled in size.
  4. Once it’s risen, flour a work surface and gently turn the dough out.
  5. Divide the dough into pieces and shape them into loaves. Let the loaves rest for about 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking stone or an inverted baking sheet inside.
Baking
  1. Transfer the loaves onto the hot surface and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  2. Let them cool before slicing.

Notes

Store in a bread bag or wrap in a kitchen towel for 2-3 days. Freeze for up to a month, slice before freezing. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes to revive.