Ciabatta, 2 breads

The most delicious Italian Ciabatta on earth.

Ingredients for 2 loaves

• 500 g flour, type 550

• 21 g yeast, (1/2 cube)

• 350 ml water, lukewarm

• 2 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 5 tbsp. olive oil

• herbs, dried, to taste

Preparation

Working time approx. 30 min | Resting time approx. 3 hrs | Total time approx. 3 hrs 30 min

1. Dissolve the yeast in the water, add the sugar.

2. Gradually stir in the flour (the easiest way to do this is in the mixing bowl of a food processor).

3. Knead into a smooth dough and let rise, covered, for 1 hour.

4. Then add the olive oil, salt and dried herbs (e.g. 1 tsp rosemary and 1 tsp oregano) and knead again, let rise for another two hours.

5. Form two ciabatta loaves on a floured baking sheet, dust lightly with flour and let rise briefly one last time (about 30 minutes).

6. Place in oven preheated to 220 °C (430 F) and bake for about 20-30 minutes (depending on the oven).