Easy Bread Recipe With Yeast – No Knead Ciabatta
Are you searching for an easy recipe for quick bread, or how to make a simple loaf, but you don’t have any experience, you are in the right place. I am no expert, and I have been making this easy Italian bread recipe for years. My kids love it, and it pleases me to provide them with a healthier version of bread than store-bought ones. Not to mention the smell and the taste of crusty homemade bread. You all know how that tastes, right?!
Baking your bread at home does take some time, but you can control the ingredients and have healthier bread for your family. I googled easy bread recipes for beginners so many times I lost track. Until I found my golden, perfect no-knead ciabatta recipe. It is so simple even the kids can make them. Mine love to make It with me, and we always take a piece of dough to make some playdough, lol.
Homemade Bread VS Store-Bought Ones
- The smell of home-baked bread is better than any oils in your diffuser, trust me
- You are in full control over what goes in your bread. Is it white all-purpose flour, wholegrain, or any other, it is still a healthier version
- Store-bought bread has many preservatives and artificial ingredients to extend its shelf life and boost its flavor.
- Homemade bread does not contain trans fats if you use olive or safflower oil.
- Your baked bread at home has lower sodium – bought ones often contain over 130mg per slice.
- Homemade bread is way better for kids with allergies, as my daughter does.
- Homemade bread is 100% vegan
So here is my recipe for quick bread for busy moms who don’t have much time or skills to knead bread properly.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups / 500g of flour of your choice
- Tbl spoon of salt
- ½ tbl spoon of sugar
- 1 tbl spoon of instant yeast
- 4 spoon olive oil
- 1¾ / 420 ml of lukewarm water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and firmly mix for about a minute to combine.
- Cover and let it double up in size.
- Shape
- Bake for 35 – 40 minutes at 355°F or 185°C
- Enjoy your homemade simply made bread
How to Shape Ciabatta Bread?
Well, I came up with a perfect way to shape this lovely Italian bread. You can see my method here in this short YouTube video, and I am sure you are all up to this task. It turns out amazing every time.
No Knead Bread Variations
- You can bake it in a square pan to make easy sandwich bread
- You can use any flour you want, and make it as healthy as you wish. In this recipe, I made white bread, but I often place half wholegrain and half white flour
- To make it gluten-free use rice or plantain flour
- Use a bread machine for a better result. It rises more, but the taste is very similar
- You can use a dough mixer for a better result. It will rise better, but you don’t have to worry, the one made without kneading as I described will be perfect
So this is a simple bread recipe perfect for busy moms who want to provide their kids with a healthy meal and be sure what their kids are eating. My family loves it!
Useful Tips & Storage
- If you want a nice crusty bread, just let it cool out before storing
- But if you want a softer crust on your bread for kid’s sake, wrap it up in a cloth immediately when you take it out of the oven
- If you want to freeze it, cut it into slices before freezing it. It is hard to cut unfrozen bread, so make your life easier, and do this ahead
- If placing it in a plastic bag, be sure that it is totally cooled off. If water droplets appear inside the bag it means it was still hot, and it can lead to mold.
More simple recipes for busy moms:
- Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats kids can make
- Smoothie with Beet for Picky eaters
- Great Healthy Popsicle Recipe
No Knead Ciabatta
Ingredients
- 3½ cups / 500g of flour of your choice 500g
- Tbl spoon of salt
- ½ tbl spoon of sugar
- 4 tbl spoon of instant yeast
- 1 spoon olive oil
- 1¾ cups of lukewarm water 420 ml
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and firmly mix by hand for about a minute to combine.
- Cover and let it double up in size.
- Shape
- Bake for 35 – 40 minutes at 355°F or 185°C
- Leave covered with cloth to cool.
- Enjoy your homemade simply made ciabatta bread
Video
Notes
Tips and variations
- I tried this method with all-purpose and whole-grain flour, and it works great with both.Â
- Keep in mind that while adding the water, it should be manageable with a wooden spoon. If it feels too thick, add more water. If it feels too soft, add some flour. Check my video to see my consistency.
- You can also make 2 small ciabatta breads with this method. Just adjust the baking time. They may be baked sooner
Yeast prep variation
Sometimes during the winter, the dough takes much more time to proof. That’s why during the cold days, I often activate my yeast before making the dough. Here is how:- In a small cup, place half a cup of lukewarm water, yeast, one spoon of flour, and a tablespoon of sugar. Mix.
- Leave covered in a cup for about 10-15 minutes.
- Once you see the yeast is activated and creates bubbles, add it to your flour and proceed with the dough as the recipe says
