SOURDOUGH CIABATTA

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Ciabatta is a soft Italian bread, often used to make paninis. We base our version on a traditional sourdough starter, giving the Ciabatta a tangy flavor.

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Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups ripe sourdough starter
1 3/4 cups lukewarm water
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to stand mixer bowl and mix on lowest power until well combined. Increase speed to medium-high and knead dough for about 15 minutes.
  • You may have to stop the mixer a couple of times to scrape down the dough hook and the sides of the bowl. The dough should be very stretchy, but add more flour if the dough is unmanageable.
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 3-4 hours.
  • Cover a baking sheet liberally with flour and turn the dough onto the sheet. As the photo above shows it looks like a blob (although yours will not look quite like this - see my What I Did Wrong below).
  • Divide into two loaves. Stretch one piece and place on parchment paper. Repeat with the other half. Sprinkle with flour, cover and let rise about 40 minutes.
  • Place a baking stone on the middle rack in the oven and preheat to 475 degrees.
  • Uncover the loaves, dimple dough with your fingertips, and slide onto the stone. Bake until the loaves are browned and internal temperature reaches 205 degrees, about 30 minutes.

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