Description
A simple and forgiving ciabatta bread recipe that results in a soft loaf with a mild and slightly nutty flavor, perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 400ml water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
- Gradually mix in water until you form a sticky dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Gently shape the dough into ciabatta loaves on a floured surface and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Mix until the dough is just sticky, not dry. A wetter dough gives bigger holes. Kneading builds gluten that holds air, and letting it rise in a warm place helps it double in size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg