Description
These easy small-batch ciabatta rolls are light, airy, and crisp, perfect for beginners. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal hands-on work, you’ll enjoy bakery-quality bread at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- ¾ cup warm water (about 100°F)
- 1 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. It will be sticky, but resist the urge to add extra flour.
- Let it Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it sit at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size and bubbly.
- Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and gently turn out the dough. Stretch it into a rectangle, then fold it over itself a couple of times to create structure.
- Divide and Rest: Cut the dough into 4 to 6 pieces using a bench scraper or knife. Gently shape each piece into a rough roll and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let them rest for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place an empty baking pan on the bottom rack of the oven to create steam.
- Bake the Rolls: Lightly mist the rolls with water or add a cup of hot water to the empty baking pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown with a crisp crust. Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- The dough is naturally sticky, so work with floured hands to handle it more easily.
- For extra flavor, refrigerate the dough overnight before baking.
- If you don’t have a steam pan, mist the oven with water before closing the door to create steam.
- Serve fresh, or toast before serving for a crispier bite.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg