Ciabatta Recipe
Hard Crusted Italian Bread Italian Bread

1 tsp easy blend yeast
150g/5oz unbleached strong white flour
pinch of salt
3 tblsp olive oil
6 fl oz warm water

Put all ingredients in a food processor, mix until formed into a smooth, thick batter. Cover and leave in a warm place for about two hours until the dough is well risen.

Tip dough into greased, loaf tin and leave to rise for another 30 minutes. Do not knock back.

Heat oven to 475F. Sprinkle the dough with flour and cook for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned. The loaf should be about 1 inch high.