Description
This easy recipe yields a delightful ciabatta bread with a crusty exterior and soft, airy interior, perfect for sandwiches or serving with dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Stir in the water until the mixture forms a wet dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, until the surface is bubbly.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it gently into a rectangle.
- Let it rest for about 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Bake the dough for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Allow the ciabatta bread to cool completely before wrapping it to maintain freshness. It’s best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 720 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg