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Easy Homemade Ciabatta Bread Recipe - Perfect Every Time!

An authentic Italian ciabatta bread recipe with perfect airy crumb, chewy texture, and golden crust — made easily at home with just five simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 large ciabatta loaf (8 servings)
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk warm water and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt, then mix in olive oil until a shaggy, wet dough forms.
  3. Cover and let rise 1–2 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate 12–24 hours for deeper flavor.
  4. Flour your surface generously and gently scrape dough onto it, keeping air bubbles intact.
  5. Shape lightly into a rough rectangle and transfer onto parchment paper.
  6. Cover and proof 30–60 minutes while preheating oven to 450°F (230°C).
  7. 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.