Sourdough Ciabatta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl mix water + starter + flour.
  2. 2Cover and rest 40 min.
  3. 3Add salt + oil, mix it in well.
  4. 4Do 1 coil fold immediately, cover and rest 30 min.
  5. 5Wet your hands and do a coil fold. Repeat until you complete 3 coil folds total.
  6. 6Cover and leave for 4 hours or until doubled.
  7. 7Line a tray with parchment paper and dust generously with flour.
  8. 8Gently transfer the dough onto the tray without deflating it.
  9. 9Lightly flour the top, then gently stretch the dough from the sides.
  10. 10Divide into 4 pieces and carefully separate them to keep the air inside.
  11. 11Let them rest for 20 minutes while the oven is fully preheated (at least 40 minutes).
  12. 12Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 380°F (193°C) and finish baking for about 15 minutes until golden.

Ingredients

  • 100 g active starter
  • 350 g flour
  • 285 g water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Do 1 coil fold immediately, cover and rest 30 min.
  • Wet your hands and do a coil fold. Repeat until you complete 3 coil folds total.
  • Gently transfer the dough onto the tray without deflating it.
  • Lightly flour the top, then gently stretch the dough from the sides.
  • Divide into 4 pieces and carefully separate them to keep the air inside.
  • Let them rest for 20 minutes while the oven is fully preheated (at least 40 minutes).