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I used to make a decent amount of bread and write about it. For some reason, I got away from making bread. There is nothing better than warm bread and it makes the kitchen smell so good when baking. When you walk in a house with fresh bread, everyone automatically gravitates to the kitchen and will just start ripping some bread off the loaf. I made this recipe a couple of weeks ago while my daughter was still home. One of the complaints of making bread is how much time it takes, and therefore, you need a lot of prep time. This ciabatta bread only needs an hour or so for the rise. So if you plan ahead, just a little, you are set. My daughter and I whipped this ciabatta bread up in no time.
Ciabatta Bread
Ingredients
Directions
- Combine the all ingredients in your stand mixer except for the olive oil. Mix on low speed using a dough hook. Mix for 10 minutes, scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Add the olive oil and mix for 5 more minutes.
- Dough will be quite sticky and wet; that is what you want so resist the temptation to add more flour.
Dough
- Place dough on a generously floured board, cover with a large bowl or greased plastic wrap, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Lightly flour baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- Using a serrated knife, divide dough into 2 pieces, and form each into a 3×14-inch oval.
- Place loaves on prepared sheets and dust lightly with flour.
- Cover, and let rise in a draft-free place for approximately 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spritz loaves with water.
- Place loaves in the oven, positioned on the middle rack.
- Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
I’ll take one or two please. Love a good ciabatta.
LOL. One piece for open face and 2 pieces for a whole sandwich!
I’ll take a loaf home delivered, thanks 🙂 Looks amazing.
Tell me where to send it. Thanks for the smile!
This looks so good and sounds easy. I love bread making and have not yet attempted ciabatta. What is the texture of this bread like? Baking bread always makes the house smell so wonderful! Thanks for the recipe.
The texture is modestly crusty and soft yet firm interior. Does that make sense?
I too have gotten away from baking bread. But you are sooooo right about the smell. It is so homey and actually dredges up memories for me. This looks like a great recipe to plunge back into the game.
Carol, let me know if make something again.
I also used to make bread and have not done so in many, many years. Therefore, my bread-making skills have went by the wayside. 🙁 This recipe really looks great, nice photos, too. 🙂
Thx on the photo. That is what a number of people have said about baking bread. We just have to get back in the habit!
Well it looks like we’re both taking a cue from Italy today. I just posted an Italian Burger Recipe and used ciabatta buns. The store bought buns however, didn’t look half as good as your bread does.
I also used to make bread a lot more often but just out of laziness I stopped (and the fact I live near three bakeries).
Great looking ciabatta bread and can’t wait to see the sandwiches or dishes you create with them. Cheers!