Cheese ciabatta
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Like many Italian dishes, ciabatta has a unique, incomparable flavor, yet it's quite simple to prepare. Traditionally, this bread is made without any fillings, but since I love cheese so much, I decided to add it to this wonderful baked treat, and now I'm going to share with you my recipe for making cheese ciabatta. Believe me, my little addition doesn't spoil the taste of this Italian dish at all—in my opinion, it actually makes it even better. And if you don't mind spending a couple of hours preparing this amazing bread, you'll be well rewarded, because you won't find such baked goods in any store. Now that we have all the necessary ingredients at hand and you know how to make cheese ciabatta at home, let's get started.
Instructions
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Step 1
Sift the flour into a deep bowl, mix it with the yeast and salt, then add water and olive oil. Knead the dough from these ingredients; it will be quite sticky and not very thick, but our main goal is to achieve a uniform consistency. Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in a warm spot for 1.5–2 hours.
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Step 2
Sprinkle the work surface with flour and place the dough on it, dividing it into 2 parts. Flatten each part with your hands into a rectangle, then fold the edges over one another, flatten again and fold the edges once more. Now carefully shape the dough into 2 loaves and place them on a baking sheet, leaving them to rise for about half an hour.
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Step 3
And meanwhile, prepare the topping. Grate the cheese on a fine grater, mix it with minced garlic and herbs.
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Step 4
Generously sprinkle this mixture over the surface of the ciabatta.
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Step 5
Now place them in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for 25–35 minutes, depending on your oven's power.
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Step 6
Remove the finished ciabattas from the oven and place them on a rack to cool, then slice.