BREAD MACHINE / ABM RUSTIC STYLE CIABATTA
I looooove ciabatta bread, especially when toasted and dipped in herbed olive oil. I was put off from making my own as it seemed pretty complicated and time-consuming-- but fear not for I have developed a wonderful ciabatta recipe that you can create in your bread machine! It's open for variations (it would be great with fresh or dried rosemary) since it doesn't bake in the machine, namely with the top. I prefer to leave it plain but I left some tips on how to get that nice rustic look and crackly feel. (3.5 cups AP flour + 3.5 Tbsp vital wheat gluten = 3.5 cups bread flour) Dough cycles for machines vary, 90 minutes is how long mine takes.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 2-lb loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In the bread machine's basin, proof the yeast by pouring in the warm water and dissolving the pinch of sugar in it then sprinkling the yeast on top-- if you don't have a 1/8 teaspoon size or a sliding measuring spoon, just leave few millimeters of leeway in a 1/2 tsp size spoon.
- Let the yeast proof for 10 minutes with the bread machine's lid open.
- Add the flours and salt and blend well by hand or slowly with a dough hook until the flour has completely absorbed the water.
- If you want add rosemary or other herbs, add them now too and blend.
- Pour on the olive oil around the bin but don't blend it in by hand.
- Close the bread machine and set it for a 2-lb loaf (1.5 should work if that's all your machine goes up to) at the DOUGH CYCLE. Kick back and let it do its work!
- When the dough cycle ends, leave it in the machine, covered, for 20-30 minutes to rise. After the rise is complete, preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Grease an 11 x 7 pan with the 1/2 tsp olive oil-- NOT a loaf pan. This bread is best coming out relatively flat! The olive oil is a must for this, cooking spray won't make it come out the same! Brush the olive oil all over the inside of the pan, then sprinkle the cornmeal all over the bottom of the pan.
- Extract the dough from the bread machine, it should have a wonderful thick and elasticy consistency. Lay it into the prepped loaf pan and smooth out the top when done.
- Bake at 425F for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- For that rustic look and crackly feel, brush a little olive oil onto the top and dust with some flour prior to baking.
- For Roman style ciabatta, season with marjoram and you can also make it ciabatta al latte by softening the dough with milk.
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Kanwal Rpt girl
girl-k43@aol.comThis bread is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
Asad Paer
paer.a55@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family.
Dwayne Alexander
alexander@gmail.comI love the rustic look of this bread.
Roy H.
hr38@yahoo.comThis bread is perfect for making sandwiches or just eating plain with some butter.
from dusk till DAWN
f@yahoo.comI've been making this bread for years and it's always a favorite.
Arman Jabarkhel
j-a@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover sourdough starter.
dinura nehan
n_d@hotmail.frI made this bread for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.
Sohag rana Sohag
sohag_r@gmail.comThis is the best ciabatta recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
He is King
i.he75@yahoo.comI'm a beginner bread baker and this recipe was easy to follow. The bread turned out great and I'm so happy with the results.
Azad Mohammed
azad@hotmail.frThis recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The bread is so delicious and flavorful.
Kim bassma Piona
piona_k62@yahoo.comI love the crispy crust and airy interior of this ciabatta. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, bruschetta, or just eating plain.
John Willows
w-john96@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to get fresh, delicious ciabatta without having to go to the bakery.
Zoya Jani
j.z@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. I was so impressed with how easy it was to make.
Favour Okava
ofavour39@gmail.comThe bread was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was great. I'll try using a different flour next time.
haseeb Memon
m_h77@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great starting point for making ciabatta in a bread machine. I made a few adjustments to the recipe to suit my own taste, and the bread turned out great.
Prince Roy
royprince@yahoo.comI was skeptical about making ciabatta in a bread machine, but this recipe proved me wrong. The bread was delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.
Abbdullah Minhas
minhas-a91@gmail.comThis ciabatta recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out perfectly rustic and flavorful, with a crispy crust and airy interior. I'll definitely be making it again.