Description
Easy Ciabatta Bread is a delightful homemade loaf that boasts a crispy crust and airy interior, perfect for elevating any meal. This simple recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort, making it ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. Enjoy it toasted with butter, as a sandwich base, or dipped in olive oil while gathering with friends and family. Baking this bread fills your kitchen with a warm aroma that invites everyone to the table.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. In a separate bowl, mix warm water with yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add yeast mixture and olive oil to flour.
- Knead by hand or with a mixer until sticky but cohesive (about 10 minutes by hand).
- Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- On a floured surface, stretch the dough into a rectangle, cut into two pieces, and shape into oval loaves.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover lightly, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake loaves 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: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg