Ciabatta

Name: Ciabatta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 50 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 5 tablespoons (2 1/2 ounces) warm milk; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (9 1/2 ounces) water (at room temperature (if using a food processor, use cold water)); 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) olive oil (plus more for the bowl); 2 very full cups (17 1/2 ounces) biga; 3 3/4 cups (17 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more for the work surface); 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) salt; Cornmeal

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:3h 50min

This ciabatta recipe for traditional Italian bread is made the authentic way with a biga, or starter, and turns out a loaf that's incredible on its own or in a sandwich.

Updated at: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:34:25 GMT