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Ciabatta

Yields1 ServingPrep Time2 hrs 10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time2 hrs 35 mins

This white bread owes its name to its specific flat and oval shape – ciabatta means “slipper” in Italian. With this traditional bread, set sail for a fabulous culinary journey to the heart of Italy!

 1 sachet of Saf-instant Baker’s dry yeast
 560 g Strong white flour
 12 g Salt
 336 ml Water
 56 ml Olive oil
1

In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and oil together.

2

Mix the yeast into the water and add it to the bowl.

3

Knead until you have a dough with an even consistency.

4

Bring the dough into a ball, put it back in the bowl and cover with a cloth. Leave to rest in a warm place for 60 minutes.

5

Divide the ball into equal parts, each around 350g in weight, then cover and leave to rest for 10 minutes. Shape them into longer loaves using a rolling pin. Put them on a baking sheet, cover and leave to rest for 60 minutes.

6

Brush your loaves with olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes in an oven preheated to 220°C.