Description
A classic Italian bread known for its crispy crust and soft, airy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) lukewarm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Add the lukewarm water and stir with a spoon or spatula until a soft, sticky dough forms. It should look rough but uniform. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
- First Rise (1 hour): Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size and bubbly on top.
- Fold and Rest Again (30 minutes): Lightly flour your surface and gently turn out the dough. Fold it over itself 2–3 times to create a loose rectangle. Transfer it to a floured parchment-lined baking sheet. Dust the top lightly with flour and cover loosely. Let rise for 30 more minutes.
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the bread for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool and Serve: Let the ciabatta cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to preserve the texture.
Notes
- Ensure water is lukewarm to help activate the yeast.
- Cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg