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Ciabatta Bread Recipes: Classic Homemade Artisan Bread

Bread Recipes for fresh, airy ciabatta with a crisp crust. Bake this artisan bread at home for authentic Italian flavor.
Prep Time15 hours
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time15 hours 45 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: artisan bread, Baking Recipe, Bread Recipes, easy recipes, homemade bread, Italian bread recipes, Yeast Bread
Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (260g) bread flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) water, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Additional flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, and water. Stir until blended. Cover and let rest at room temperature overnight (about 12-18 hours) until bubbly.
  2. Add salt to the dough. Stir just until incorporated.
  3. Generously flour a work surface and your hands. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface. Gently shape into a rectangle.
  4. Fold the dough into thirds (like a letter). Flip it seam-side down. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours until puffy.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a baking stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
  6. Gently transfer the dough onto parchment paper. Use floured hands to stretch it slightly into a loaf shape.
  7. Slide the parchment with the dough onto the hot baking stone or sheet. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  8. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, let the dough rise slowly overnight. Use a baking stone for a crisper crust. Ciabatta is perfect for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil.