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No-Knead Ciabatta

Easily Make No-Knead Ciabatta Bread at Home with This Recipe

Learn how to make No-Knead Ciabatta, a rustic Italian bread with a crisp crust and airy interior.
Prep Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 13 hours
Servings: 24 slices
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 88

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3.25 cups warm water 105?F to 115?F
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting and shaping
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup water and 1/16 tsp yeast. Stir in 2 ? cups of flour until a thick dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for 8-12 hours.
  2. In a large bowl, mix remaining 1 cup water and 1 tsp yeast. Add the pre-ferment and gently break it up into the water with your fingers or a whisk. Add the remaining 2 cups of flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a wet, uniform dough forms.
  3. Transfer to a well-oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and rise for 2-3 hours, performing two sets of 'stretch and folds' during rising.
  4. Turn the dough onto a generously floured surface. Dust the top with flour. Cut the dough in half or into 4-6 pieces for sandwich rolls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  5. Cover with a dry towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 450?F. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 0.4gSodium: 195mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1g

Notes

Feel free to customize your ciabatta with herbs or cheese. Store wrapped in a towel for freshness.

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