Healthy Homemade Bread: Simple No-Knead Ciabatta
A rustic Italian bread with a chewy crust and beautifully airy interior. This no-knead ciabatta is easy to make, perfect for sandwiches or dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 18 hours
- Yield: 2 loaves 1x
Ingredients
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4 cups bread flour
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1/4 tsp instant yeast
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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1 3/4 cups cool water
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(Optional) 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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In a large bowl, stir together flour, yeast, and salt.
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Add water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
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Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
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Optionally perform 3 stretch-and-folds, 30 minutes apart.
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Cover and let rise 12–18 hours at room temperature.
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Turn dough onto floured surface, divide into 2 loaves.
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Place on parchment, cover, and rest 45–60 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 475°F with baking stone.
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Bake 20–25 minutes with steam.
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Cool on wire rack before slicing.
Notes
To refrigerate, chill dough after 10 hours of rising and bake within 48 hours.