Description
Experience the joy of baking with this homemade ciabatta bread recipe. With its golden, crusty exterior and soft, airy interior, this Italian loaf is perfect for sandwiches, dipping in olive oil, or enjoying warm with butter. Easy enough for beginners, this recipe will impress your friends and family while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and active dry yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Create a well, then pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Knead the sticky dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth; sprinkle more flour if too sticky but keep it moist.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Turn out risen dough onto a floured surface, divide into two pieces, shape into rustic loaves without deflating too much air.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake loaves on parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg