Italian Ciabatta Bread Recipe (2 Hr) – 5 Ingredients Made Easy!
A simple and quick recipe for making authentic Italian Ciabatta bread using just five ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier bread, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Store leftover bread in a paper bag to maintain its crust.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for later use.