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Ciabatta Bread Recipe Serving – Open Crumb Sliced Loaf on Cutting Board
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Homemade Ciabatta Bread Recipe

A classic Italian ciabatta bread recipe featuring a crispy golden crust and open, airy crumb. Made with high-hydration dough and the stretch-and-fold technique for authentic artisan results at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Baked Goods, Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g bread flour strong flour
  • 400 ml warm water 80°F / 27°C
  • 7 g active dry yeast 2¼ tsp
  • 10 g fine sea salt 2 tsp
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Method
 

  1. Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water; let rest 5–10 minutes until foamy
  2. Add bread flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms
  3. Cover and let autolyse for 30 minutes
  4. Add salt and olive oil; mix until incorporated
  5. Perform 4 sets of stretch-and-fold, one every 30 minutes
  6. Bulk ferment at room temperature for 3–4 hours total (or overnight in refrigerator)
  7. Turn dough out onto floured surface; divide into 2 pieces
  8. Gently shape into rough rectangles without degassing
  9. Final proof for 45–60 minutes; preheat oven to 475°F (245°C)
  10. Bake with steam for 10 minutes, then remove steam pan and bake 20–25 minutes more
  11. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing
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