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Soft, homemade bread slices on a wooden cutting board, fresh from the oven. Perfect for sandwiches or breakfast.

Ciabatta Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising time 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 152 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups water divided (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Vegetable oil to lightly oil the bowl

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water and the yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
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  • Add 3 cups of flour and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
    Creamy unbaked dough mixture for homemade baked goods in a white bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes. This allows the flour to absorb the water.
  • Add the remaining 1 cup of flour and salt to the dough. Mix until combined. Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Gently deflate the dough and divide it into two equal parts. Shape each part into a rough rectangle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for another 1 1/2 hours.
    Soft, raw bread dough ready for baking on parchment paper.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bake the loaves for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
    Fresh homemade Italian bread on a wooden cutting board with slices ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 293mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Ciabatta Bread
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