No-Knead Same Day Ciabatta Bread
Serves 8
10 mins prep
25 mins cook
210 mins Proofing Time
245 mins total
A simple same day ciabatta recipe that requires just 5 ingredients and no kneading. They can be baked up as 2 long loaves, 6 sandwich sized rolls or 8-12 dinner rolls. They have a thin crust and wonderfully tender and airy interior.
Weigh all of the ingredients and combine them in a large bowl
Mix until you have a sticky dough with all of the dry ingredients fully incorporated
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes
Dampen your hands then pull and fold the outer edges of the dough into the center. Cover the bowl and rest the dough for another 30 minutes
Repeat this process 2 more times (3 in total) and then let the dough rest in a warm place for 60 minutes
Gently transfer the dough into a generously floured surface and gently work into a rectangle shape use the side of a long knife or pastry cutter
Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter to divide the dough into your preferred shapes or sizes
Carefully transfer the loaves onto a parchment lined baking sheet leaving an inch or 2 between each one
Cover the dough with a light kitchen towel and rest for 45-60 minutes
Preheat your oven to 425°
Bake for 20-24 minutes or until golden brown and hollow sounding
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature
