Description

This easy ciabatta bread recipe yields a crunchy and brown crust on the outside, with a bubbly and fluffy interior, making it perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with some extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

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For the Ciabatta:

400g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
300g warm water
6g fresh yeast or 3g dried yeast
10g sea salt

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Instructions

Preparation: Mix water and yeast until yeast dissolves. Add flour; mix until dough forms. Add salt; mix again. Rest for 1 hour.
Coil Fold Technique: Perform coil folds every 45 minutes, 4 times. Rest dough for 30 minutes.
Shaping and Baking: Divide dough, shape into ciabatte, let rest, bake at 230°C with steam for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Keep dough in a warm, humid environment for best results.
Use a scraper to handle the dough gently.
Properly cool the ciabatta before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 50g)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg