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Close-up of flour-dusted homemade ciabatta rolls stacked on a board

EASY CIABATTA RECIPE

Rustic, airy ciabatta-style rolls with a crisp crust and soft, chewy center—made with simple folds and a hot bake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
chill time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: bread
Cuisine: italian-inspired
Calories: 214
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups flour 500 g
  • 1 1/2 cups 380 ml
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 7 g
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt 10 g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml
  • 2 tsp sugar 10 g

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or dough whisk
  • Plastic wrap (or bowl cover)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Bench scraper or sharp knife
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir to blend.
  2. Stir in the olive oil. Add the flour and salt, then mix until a sticky dough forms and no dry flour remains.
  3. Cover and let rise until puffy and bubbly.
  4. Lightly flour the counter and gently turn out the dough. Dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
  5. Fold the dough over itself to build structure, handling gently to keep air in the dough.
  6. Divide into rolls, place on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let rise again until noticeably puffy.
  7. Bake in a fully preheated 450°F (232°C) oven until golden and set. Cool on a rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 432mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 1gCalcium: 8mgIron: 2.1mg

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Notes

  • Keep the dough sticky; avoid adding lots of extra flour or the rolls can turn dense.
  • If using active dry yeast, use the same amount and hydrate it in the warm water first.
  • For extra chew, swap in up to 1 cup bread flour (keep the rest all-purpose).
  • Cool at least 20 minutes before slicing so the crumb sets.

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