Ciabatta Bread

Ingredients

• 233 g King Arthur Gluten-Free Pizza Flour Blend
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
• 0.75 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 284 g Warm Water (105-115°F)
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 0.25 cup Tapioca Starch (for dusting)
• 0.25 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (for dusting)

Instructions

1. 1

   First, accurately measure your gluten-free pizza flour blend. Spoon the flour lightly into your measuring cup, then level it off with a knife.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer), combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil.

3. 3

   Mix all ingredients until a smooth, elastic dough forms. The dough will be quite wet and sticky – this is normal for authentic ciabatta!

4. 4

   Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) with a baking stone or baking steel on the middle rack. The hot stone is essential for creating that signature ciabatta crust.

6. 6

   Generously dust a clean work surface with a mixture of tapioca starch and gluten-free all-purpose flour. Gently turn the risen dough out onto the floured surface.

7. 7

   Delicately stretch the dough into a roughly 6" x 9" rectangle. Using a bench scraper or knife, divide the dough into six equal portions, approximately 3" x 3" each.

8. 8

   Carefully transfer the dough pieces to a piece of parchment paper sized to fit your baking stone. Sprinkle the tops with a little more gluten-free flour.

9. 9

   Cover the rolls lightly and let them rise for another 15-20 minutes, or until they appear slightly puffy.

10. 10

    Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the ciabatta rolls onto the preheated baking stone. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the rolls are a deep golden brown.

11. 11

    Remove the baked ciabatta rolls from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy the taste of authentic gluten-free ciabatta!

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.