Ciabatta
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 9 ingredients
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- Punch
- Cookie
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 cups flour -- (to 8 c), unbleached
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup milk
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Flour
Source of phosphorus · 106 mg per 100 g, 15% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes.
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
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- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. NIH fact sheet
Source of copper · 0.2 mg per 100 g, 17% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
- Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
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- Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
- Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
- Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
- Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels. NIH fact sheet
Source of manganese · 0.6 mg per 100 g, 28% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
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- Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet
Source of selenium · 10 µg per 100 g, 19% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
3 more authorised claims
- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
- Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Selenium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Your thyroid gland needs selenium to produce hormones and function properly. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Flour, 00”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
Method
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- Dissolve the yeast in the starter and water. Let sit for 10 minutes to give the yeast a chance to get going.
- Add the milk, olive oil and salt. Stir in the flour, adding a cup at a time until you have a dough the consistency of drop-cookie batter. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead it 10 to 15 minutes, adding more flour as needed until you have a dough that is smooth and satiny. The dough should be on the slack side but not oozy; it needs to be able to hold its shape in the oven.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Place bowl in a warm spot and let it rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough to expel air bubbles and turn it onto a lightly floured counter. Knead dough gently and divide it into three pieces. Form the loaves into torpedo shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Slash tops of loaves and cover them with a damp towel. Let loaves rise until they look swollen, about 30 minutes. While loaves are rising, preheat oven to 425 F.
- Brush or spray loaves with water. Bake for 10 minutes, brushing or spraying the loaves with water two more times. Turn the oven to 375 F and bake for 25 more minutes.
- >From: Phil Marty
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Baking tray
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Mixing bowl
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Wooden spoon
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Spatula