Description
An authentic Italian ciabatta bread recipe with perfect airy crumb, chewy texture, and golden crust — made easily at home with just five simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups warm water (105–115°F)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk warm water and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt, then mix in olive oil until a shaggy, wet dough forms.
- Cover and let rise 1–2 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate 12–24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Flour your surface generously and gently scrape dough onto it, keeping air bubbles intact.
- Shape lightly into a rough rectangle and transfer onto parchment paper.
- Cover and proof 30–60 minutes while preheating oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use high hydration and minimal handling for the perfect open crumb. Resist adding extra flour — embrace the stickiness for authentic ciabatta texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ciabatta bread, Italian bread, artisan bread, homemade ciabatta, rustic bread