Embrace the heart of Italian baking with your very own homemade ciabatta bread. Ciabatta, characterized by its rustic appearance and distinctively chewy texture, is a staple in Italian cuisine and a testament to the beauty of simplicity in baking.
Derived from the Italian word for “slipper,” due to its flat, elongated shape, ciabatta is richly aromatic and boasts a delightfully airy crumb encased in a crunchy, golden crust. This balance of textures makes it a versatile bread, perfect for sandwich making, dunking into soups, or savoring with a drizzle of quality olive oil.
In this recipe, I invite you to explore the art of traditional Italian bread making. The process, though time-consuming, is filled with small moments of joy and satisfaction – from the first mix of the ingredients, to the gradual transformation of the dough, and finally, the enticing scent of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen.
Make as much as you want and freeze to enjoy later.
While this recipe is not a short one, it’s very easy to follow and re-create. So print the recipe card below, or get it ready on your mobile & let’s make some tasty ciabatta bread.
Make sure you have some delicious oil and balsamic combo to use for dipping your bread once it’s out of the oven. It’s the simplest most divine way to eat it. We suggest Belmorso EVOO & either Saporoso Balsamic or our new Belmorso IGP.
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