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Ciabatta Bread

A rustic Italian loaf with a crispy crust and soft chewy interior, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 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 the dough has risen, flour a work surface and gently turn the dough out.
  5. Divide the dough into pieces and shape them into loaves.
  6. Let the loaves rest for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking stone or an inverted baking sheet inside.
  2. Transfer the loaves onto the hot surface and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they’re golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
  3. Let them cool before slicing.

Notes

Hydration is key: a wetter dough gives you that desired open crumb structure. Timing matters: for a milder flavor, let it rise for the shorter end of the timeline. For a more depth of flavor, let it rise longer. Flour your surface generously when shaping the dough.