The best Ciabatta recipe! 🥖✨ Rustic, chewy, and full of flavor—this Italian bread is perfect for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil. 🌿
Ingredients:
• Bread flour: 4 cups (500 g)
• Water: 1½ cups (360 ml), warm
• Active dry yeast: 1 packet (2¼ tsp)
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
• Salt: 2 tsp (10 g)
Instructions:
- Activate the yeast: Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix bread flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- First rise: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the ciabatta: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently shape it into two loaves. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Second rise: Let the loaves rise for another 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake: Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crusty.
- Serve: Cool before slicing and enjoy the chewy, airy texture.