Ciabatta (/ tʃəˈbɑːtə, - ˈbæt -/, Italian: [tʃaˈbatta]; lit. ' slipper ') [1] is an Italian white bread created in 1982 [2][3] by a baker in Adria, Veneto, in response to the popularity of French baguettes. [2][3] Ciabatta is somewhat elongated, broad, and flat, and is baked in many variations, although unique for its alveolar holes.

May 8, 2017 · This homemade ciabatta bread is a perfect rustic bread to deep in soups, make sandwiches with and much more. It's wonderfully chewy on the inside, crusty and golden brown on the outside with irresistible big holes.

Mar 8, 2023 · This ciabatta recipe is delicious! Take five minutes today to make the starter, also called sponge, and tomorrow you can bake two loaves of this marvelous, slightly sour, rustic Italian bread.

This rustic Italian loaf is filled with irregular holes, all the better to trap a drizzle of olive oil. Bake the perfect ciabatta with King Arthur Baking!

Jan 2, 2025 · Ciabatta is a uniquely crusty, chewy bread that’s perfect for dipping in olive oil or homemade Italian dressing or soaking up soup or sauce. Today I’m showing you how to make both ciabatta bread AND ciabatta rolls, both from the same dough.

May 25, 2023 · Ciabatta bread is an Italian classic. With this recipe, you make the dough in a bread machine and then bake the loaves in the oven until golden brown.

Jan 14, 2024 · This easy ciabatta bread recipe results in beautiful rustic loaves of classic Italian bread, with its perfectly chewy interior texture studded with those wonderfully large air bubbles. It’s practically begging to be dipped into your favorite soup or stew.

Mar 7, 2023 · Wow everyone at your table with homemade ciabatta bread that looks like it came out of a bakery in the Italian countryside! Ciabatta is a type of bread known for its rustic shape and chewy crust—perfect for dipping in olive oil, using for …

Ciabatta features a thin crust and airy crumb due to high hydration and a long fermentation. Master its open texture with steam and a baking stone.

Mar 18, 2025 · Ciabatta made with Instant Yeast. Step 4: Proofing – Transfer the dough pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel, ensuring space between them. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 30–40 minutes for a final proof. Step 5: Baking – Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F).If using a baking stone, place it in the oven while preheating.