Ciabatta bread
Directions
- 1Mix all the ingredients together until the dough is well combined and smooth.
- 2Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- 3Wet your hands and give the dough its first fold.
- 4Repeat this folding process 2–3 more times, every 15–20 minutes.
- 5Let the dough ferment and rise.
- 6Sprinkle some flour on your counter.
- 7Place the dough on the counter and cut it into the sizes you prefer.
- 8Place the pieces on a baking paper–lined tray.
- 9Let them rest for another 20 minutes.
- 10Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C (450°F) with steam for about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 400 g white bread flour
- 350 g water
- 35 g olive oil
- 8 g instant dry yeast
- 8 g salt
Equipment
baking papertrayoven
Tips
- If the dough spreads too much, you can fold it again earlier — no need to wait the full time.
- To create steam, place a tray with hot water in the oven while it heats up, and keep it there until baking is done.
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