An old recipe for homemade ciabatta! Ciabatta in 2 hours

Homemade Ciabatta is a delicious Italian-style bread that has become increasingly popular over the years. Its light and airy texture, combined with its characteristic flavor, make it a favorite of bread lovers around the world.

The key to making the perfect homemade Ciabatta lies in the combination of the right ingredients and the right technique. The result is a crispy and airy bread, perfect for dipping in olive oil or spreading with butter. The flavor of homemade Ciabatta is second to none, and it will quickly become a favorite in any kitchen.

Such bread, crispy on the outside and airy on the inside, is worth preparing. Get to work and get it ready!

How to make homemade Ciabatta

To prepare homemade Ciabatta, we will not need many ingredients. They are the classic ones that we use to make any type of bread, however the secret lies in their procedure. We will need:

Ingredients

For the ferment
-100 ml of warm water
-25 g of fresh pressed yeast (8 g of dry yeast).
-2 tsp of sugar
-2 tbsp. plain flour
For the dough -500 gr plain flour -300 ml warm water

Procedure

1. In a bowl we are going to place the 100ml of warm water, along with the sugar and the tablespoons of plain flour. Add the crumbled yeast and mix until completely disintegrated.
2. Cover the container with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
3. Once it has fermented, place the rest of the water and the previously sifted flour. Mix well with the help of a spatula.
4. Now we will finish kneading, but we will do it with a mixer for about 10 minutes. This is the secret to a good Ciabatta, the smoothie. This will allow it to generate air bubbles, generating its characteristic texture.
5. Then cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
6. After this time, we will wet our hands so that the dough does not stick to us and with gentle and enveloping movements, we will begin to fold it so as not to remove the air that has been generated in it, we do not have to knead it. Let it rest for another 15 minutes. We will repeat this step, about 4 times.
7. As we let it rest, we will notice that the dough becomes softer and more elastic. Sprinkle the table or counter with a little flour and pour the dough, remember not to knead it.
8. Cut the dough into the number of buns you want and sprinkle them with more flour. Always doing it very carefully, without crushing or pressing. Place them on a sheet containing parchment paper and let them rest for about 20 minutes.
9. Take to a preheated oven at about 220°C, the first 10 minutes we will cook it at this temperature. Then we will lower the temperature by 180°C and let it bake for about 15 more minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool before tasting.

You won’t believe the incredible texture of this bread, you should try to make it as soon as possible, I can assure you that you will love it!

If you have any doubts about its preparation, we advise you to watch the following video by Schnell Lecker Schön, by clicking here.

Tips and advice

When making Ciabatta, there are a few tips that can help you make the perfect bread:

• First of all, it’s important to remember that this dough is slightly moister than what you would use for other breads. It should be slightly sticky and quite stretchy.
• Secondly, it is important to respect the rest times. This allows the bread to develop its characteristic air pockets and light texture. Leave the dough to rest in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size.
• Finally, when it comes time to shape the ciabatta, don’t be afraid to handle the dough but always do it gently. The dough should be stretched and folded several times before being shaped into a loaf. This helps to create the desired texture.