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Sourdough Ciabatta cut open.
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Sourdough Ciabatta Recipe (So Easy)

I am obsessed with all things sourdough, and this light and airy sourdough ciabatta is one of my favorites. I'd make it every day if I could — it's that easy!
Course Bread
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Sourdough Ciabatta, Sourdough Ciabatta Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12 buns
Calories 221kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the water and starter. Add the salt and flour, then mix until everything is combined. The dough should be slightly wet and sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
    Dough ingredients in a bowl before combining.
  • After 30 minutes, perform the first stretch and fold. Repeat every 30 minutes for a total of 3 stretches and folds.
  • Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until it doubles in size.
    Bubbly Ciabatta dough in a bowl.
  • Place a clean kitchen towel on a flat tray or baking sheet, and dust it generously with flour. Transfer the dough onto it and cover it. Place the dough in the fridge overnight, or for 8-10 hours.
    Bubbly dough in a pan.
  • Immediately remove the dough from the towel while it's still cold (it gets sticky at room temp) and generously coat the top with flour. Place the dough on a floured work surface and stretch it into a 12x15 inch rectangle.
    Dough on floured pan.
  • Cut the dough into 12 equal squares, about 3x4 inches each. Gently transfer each piece onto a floured baking sheet.
    Dough cut into pieces on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 475°F. Allow the pieces to rise for about 30 minutes, then bake them for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 450°F and bake the bread for another 10-15 minutes.
    Baked Sourdough Ciabatta on a baking sheet.
  • Transfer the ciabatta to a wire rack and allow them to cool for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
    Sourdough Ciabatta cut open.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 3mg