Irresistible Ciabatta Bread
Experience the joy of baking with this easy ciabatta bread recipe. With its crusty exterior and airy, soft interior, this Italian classic is perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with olive oil. Impress your family and friends with a loaf that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, all while enhancing your culinary skills!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast (7g)
- 1 ¾ cups lukewarm water (420ml)
- 2 teaspoons salt (10g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- Semolina flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add lukewarm water and olive oil; stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Gently shape the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface; dust with semolina flour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Let shaped loaves rest for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg