Delicious Ciabatta Loaf Recipe
colin lee
over 1 year ago
This ciabatta loaf recipe will give you a delicious and crusty bread that is perfect for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil. The dough is made with a combination of flour, water, yeast, and salt, and requires a long fermentation process to develop its unique flavor and texture. Once baked, the loaf has a chewy interior and a golden, crispy crust. Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own ciabatta loaf at home.
Cooking Time
12-18 hours (including fermentation and proofing time)
Serving Size
1 loaf
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
200 per serving
Protein
6g
Fat
1g
Sat Fat
0g
Carbs
40g
Chole
0mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
400mg
Ingredients
- 500g bread flour
- 400ml water
- 10g salt
- 5g instant yeast
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, water, salt, and yeast. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough ferment at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- After the fermentation period, the dough should be bubbly and doubled in size. Gently transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface.
- Using a bench scraper or your hands, fold the dough onto itself a few times to shape it into a rough rectangle.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- After the resting period, gently stretch and fold the dough from all four sides to create tension.
- Place the shaped dough onto a floured couche or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the dough with the kitchen towel and let it proof for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking stone or a baking sheet inside to preheat as well.
- Once the dough has proofed, carefully transfer it onto the preheated baking stone or sheet.
- Bake the ciabatta loaf for 25-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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