Description
Homemade Ciabatta Bread is a delightful baking adventure that fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. With its golden crust and soft, airy interior, this rustic loaf is perfect for any meal or occasion. Whether you enjoy it with soup, butter, or jam, each bite transports you to culinary bliss. Let’s dive into making this delicious bread from scratch!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Sprinkle yeast over lukewarm water, then add the mixture to the flour.
- Stir until just combined to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead gently on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth but not overworked.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface, divide into two pieces, and shape into long loaves.
- Place loaves on parchment-lined baking sheets and let rise for another hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg