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Ciabatta

Light and airy ciabatta bread. Use for sandwiches or appetizers

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Starter/Sponge:
  • 1/4 teaspoon active yeast
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1 cup bread flour
Bread
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • 1/3 cup warm milk (nut or plant based)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Oil for greasing

Instructions

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  1. For the sponge, heat the water to a warm 110 degrees.
  2. Add yeast to it and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
  3. Add bread flour and make a soft sticky dough. Keep this dough covered at room temperature for 12-15 hours.
  4. For the bread, Warm the milk and add yeast to it.
  5. Let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
  6. Add the sponge, bread flour, salt and water and use a hand mixer to mix everything.
  7. Let this dough rise in a warm oven for about an hour. (keep a damp towel over the dough)
  8. Dough will be sticky and full of air bubbles. Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface and cut in half.
  9. Transfer each half to a parchment sheet and form into an irregular oval about 9 inches long. Dimple loaves with floured fingers and dust tops with flour.
  10. Cover loaves with a damp kitchen towel. Let loaves rise at room temperature until almost doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until golden.
  12. In the first 10 minutes, spray water over the bread every 3 minutes, for a softer crust.
  13. Cool on rack
  14. Enjoy with soups and sandwiches!

Notes

  • Total time does not include 3-4 hours proving time 
  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 299mg 12%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.