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Perfectly Crafted Italian Ciabatta Bread

A straightforward, authentic Italian ciabatta recipe that uses regular pastry flour in place of high‑protein Italian flour. This guide walks you through mixing, folding, and baking to produce a soft, airy, and fluffy ciabatta with a beautiful crust.

IntermediateItalianServes 4

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Source Video
2h 50m
Prep
35m
Cook
25m
Cleanup
3h 50m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.27
Per serving:$0.32

Critical Success Points

  • Sift and blend the dry ingredients uniformly.
  • Mix the dough thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
  • Correctly folding dough to develop gluten and trap air
  • Ensuring sufficient proofing for the dough to rise.
  • Proper baking temperatures and times

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven and baking trays with care.
  • Utilize oven mitts to protect against burns.

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