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Crusty artisan bread loaf with one slice on a wooden cutting board

No Knead Ciabatta

Marina Sestan
The simplest no knead ciabatta bread that every mom should try! It is so simple family loaf that you will never have store bought bread again!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Proof Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 slices
Calories 162 kcal

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.
    • It should be soft and easily managed with a wooden spoon. I like to use the one with a whole in the middle. Kind of makes it easier to go through the dough.
  • Cover and let it double up in size.
  • Shape
    • Do look at my video to see my simple way of shaping a ciabatta. I havent seen anyone use that kind of method
  • Bake for 35 - 40 minutes at 355°F or 185°C
    • Check by tapping the bottom of your bread. If it still feels soft, bake a little bit more
  • 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. 
  • 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:
  1. In a small cup, place half a cup of lukewarm water, yeast, one spoon of flour, and a tablespoon of sugar. Mix.
  2. Leave covered in a cup for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Once you see the yeast is activated and creates bubbles, add it to your flour and proceed with the dough as the recipe says

Storage

Your bread will be good to eat for 4-5 days outside in a bag.
As this bread cuts really nicely once cooled, you can cut nice slices and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
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