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Homemade Ciabatta Bread Recipe (Step-by-Step Guide)

Homemade ciabatta bread with a golden, crackly crust and airy crumb. Follow this step‑by‑step guide to bake rustic Italian ciabatta bread at home, perfect for sandwiches and dipping in olive oil.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 18 hours
Course Breakfast
Servings 8 1 slice / 1 ciabatta roll
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 4qt mixing bowl (IKEA basics work)
  • Digital scale ($12 Amazon game-changer)
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Bench scraper ($8, worth every penny)
  • Parchment paper
  • Ciabatta pan OR half-sheet tray + parchment
  • Cast iron skillet (steam trick)
  • Cooling rack
  • Bread knife (serrated!)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (130g) bread flour
  • ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ½ cup (120ml) water
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix biga. Cover. 12-24 hrs room temp.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add biga chunks + flour + salt. Sticky dough. Rest 30 min.
  • 4x stretch-fold rounds (30 min apart).
  • Flour counter heavily. Shape rectangle, cut 2 loaves/8 rolls. Proof 45-60 min.
  • 450°F preheated tray + steam. 20-25 min. Cool 90 min.
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