Description
Learn how to make delicious and crusty ciabatta bread at home with this simple recipe. The combination of all-purpose flour, warm water, yeast, salt, and olive oil creates a chewy and flavorful loaf that is perfect for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until foamy.
- Mix the dough: Combine flour, salt, and olive oil, then add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Rise and shape: Let the dough rise, shape it into loaves, and let it rise again.
- Bake: Bake the ciabatta until golden brown and crusty.
Notes
- You can add herbs or garlic to the dough for extra flavor.
- For a crispier crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: homemade bread, crusty loaf, Italian baking