Ingredients
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3 ½ cups white bread flour
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½ cup whole wheat bread flour
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
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2 cups water
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons cornmeal
Directions
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Place white and wheat flour in a large bowl. Add salt, yeast, and water. Mix until a wet sticky dough comes together, about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Cover with foil. Allow dough to rise for 18 hours at room temperature. It should not be too warm.
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Punch dough down with a spatula and fold it over a few times.
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Lightly grease a heavy-rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with cornmeal.
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Lightly spray a work surface with water. Place a long sheet of plastic wrap on the damp surface to hold it in place. Sprinkle plastic wrap with flour. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface. Sprinkle flour on top of the dough. Gently stretch and pull dough into a long, flat rectangular shape, 12 to 15 inches long. Bring plastic sheet to edge of prepared pan and flip the dough into the prepared pan. Reshape the dough, if necessary. Dust with flour. Cover with a light dry towel. Let rise about 2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Bake dough in preheated oven until loaf is nicely browned, 35 to 45 minutes.
![close up view of a loaf of Ciabatta bread on a cooling rack]()
Chef John
Recipe Tip
You can use all-purpose flour if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 273 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 51g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 273 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 439mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 9g | 18% |
| Calcium 11mg | 1% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 66mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
