Easy recipe for ciabatta bread

Thermomix’s kneading function is a must have for the professional and serious home baker

Making Ciabatta bread? Need an easy recipe with minimum effort required? The TM6 creates perfectly kneaded dough for that rustic Italian classic loaf we love! All you must do is combine the water, yeast, and sugar, then heat for 1 minute before adding the flour and salt. Knead the dough for 3 minutes and viola, it is ready to rise.

Tips for making the perfect Ciabatta

Your Thermomix’s kneading function will do the heavy pressing for you. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure that classic texture.

Do not use yeast that has expired
Create the perfect temperature to activate your yeast by heating water in your Thermomix at 37°C for 2 minutes
Measurements matter. Use the built-in scales for measuring
Flours with a high gluten content rise best
Your dough is ready when you can pull it without it tearing. If your dough tears, it may need some more kneading
If your dough is sticky, don’t dust your dough with extra flour. More flour makes a denser loaf
Once cooked, tap your finger on the bottom of the loaf. If it sounds hollow, it is ready

Health benefits of making bread from scratch

When you make your own bread from scratch, you control what goes in it. Homemade bread therefore has less or no refined oils and unhealthy high fructose corn syrup. Homemade baked goods are also great for food allergen sufferers and those who have adopted specific diets. Some also find the smell and satisfaction of creating a perfectly baked bread quite therapeutic.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Place water, yeast and sugar in mixing bowl and heat for 1 minute at 37°C with a speed of 2.
Add flour and salt and knead dough for 3 minutes. Pour the dough into a bowl and let it rise covered in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Halve the dough, shape into 2 loaves (approx. 25-30 cm long), place on a floured surface and leave to rise for 30 minutes. During this time, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lift the two loaves of bread, place on the prepared baking sheet, lengthening by approx. 5-8 cm, dust with flour and leave covered for a further 1½ hours. At the end of this time, preheat the oven to 220°C.
Bake ciabatta breads for 15 minutes (220°C). Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and bake for another 15-20 minutes (180°C). Let the loaves cool on a wire rack, slice and serve.

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