Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta Bread Recipe

Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta Bread recipe is a simple and delicious way to make fresh, crusty bread at home. With just a few basic ingredients and no kneading required, this recipe is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for an easy bread recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt.
2. Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 450°F and place a dutch oven or baking dish in the oven to heat up.
5. Generously flour a work surface and turn out the dough. Fold the dough over a few times to shape into a rough rectangle.
6. Using floured hands, gently stretch the dough into a longer rectangle shape.
7. Carefully transfer the dough to the hot dutch oven or baking dish. Cover with a lid and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crusty.
9. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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