Today, I’m going to show you the easiest way to make delicious and affordable ciabatta bread. This traditional Italian bread is known for its light and crispy exterior, making it ideal for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can make delicious ciabatta bread at home. Let’s get cooking! 💖

It’s time to get ready.

Time required for preparation: 15 minutes

Rise time: 1-2 hours

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Duration: Between 1 hour and 35 minutes and 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Ingredients: List of items needed.

500 grams of bread flour, which is equal to 3 and 1/3 cups.

5 grams of salt, which is equivalent to 1 teaspoon.

5 grams, which is equivalent to 2 teaspoons, of active dry yeast.

Use 375 to 400 ml of water. Start with 375 ml and add more if needed.

30 grams, which is equivalent to 2 tablespoons, of olive oil.

Instructions

Start the yeast.

In a small bowl, mix the dry yeast into 100 ml of warm water (of a total of 375 to 400 ml).

Leave it for about 5 minutes until it bubbles.

2. Mix the ingredients to make the dough.

In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and salt.

Mix the yeast mixture, the remaining water and the olive oil with the flour mixture.

Mix until the ingredients come together to form a sticky dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little water until it reaches the right thickness.

First increase:

Place a clean towel or plastic wrap over the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.

Shape the dough into a shape.