This homemade easy gluten free ciabatta bread recipe makes the perfect bread with a crisp crust. And it only has six ingredients in it. Another great thing about this recipe is you do not have to have any kind of mixer to make it. And you don't have to have a bread machine either. Making it easy to make a fantastic ciabatta bread recipe with fewer pieces of equipment needed.
In this post I share how to make this gluten-free ciabatta bread without a mixer or a bread maker. And you do not have to knead the bread. A super simple and super tasty gluten free ciabatta bread recipe at your fingertips. This recipe makes a small loaf that has four servings in it.
The next time you plan on buying some Italian bread, consider making this gluten free ciabatta bread recipe. It has wonderful flavor. And making this recipe allows you to have a loaf of bread anytime. You can enjoy it plain or dipped in extra-virgin olive oil. You can enjoy it with soups such as Italian Minestrone Soup or Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Or make your favorite sandwich with it.
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If you do not have a stand mixer, that is okay. this ciabatta bread recipe can be made without one. You may use a hand mixer or none at all for this recipe.
What is ciabatta bread?
Ciabatta bread is an Italian bread with a crisp crust and is soft in the middle. It is a perfect side for many meals.
How to store gluten free ciabatta bread.
For leftovers, store your gluten free homemade ciabatta bread in a storage container in the refrigerator. It should keep up to a few days.
For longer storage, wrap your leftover bread in a piece of parchment paper. Then place it in a Ziplock bag or freezer storage container and place in the freezer. Write the date of when it was made and when it was placed in the freezer on the outer packaging. It should stay fresh up to a few months.
Can I warm ciabatta in the microwave?
Yes, you can warm ciabatta bread in the microwave. I have found for best results, microwave individual slices for about ten seconds each. Being careful that even such a short duration can still make the bread hot.
Ingredients
- Active dry yeast
- Milk
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Granulated sugar
- Kosher salt
- Gluten free all-purpose flour.
Equipment needed.
- Medium bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Plastic wrap
- Baking sheet
- Bread knife
Directions to make this gluten free ciabatta bread recipe!
The best way to get started with making gluten free ciabatta bread is with a clean work surface. Then set out all of the items you will need for your recipe and enjoy the process.
- First, combine the active dry yeast and very warm milk. Stir together well and then add the extra virgin olive oil.
- Second, add the granulated sugar, kosher salt and gluten free all-purpose flour really giving it a good stir. Making sure all the ingredients are mixed together well. Including scraping the ingredients from around the sides of the bowl.
- Form a ball out of the mixture. Wipe out the bowl and lightly grease it. Place the gluten free ciabatta dough back into the bowl.
- Place plastic wrap over the top of the bowl and set in a warm place on counter for two hours. You should then see the dough rise.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease or spray a baking sheet pan with extra virgin olive oil.
- Remove plastic wrap and shape the dough into a rectangle shape. Then score three times diagonally on the top of the dough.
- Place dough on baking sheet and bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes. Checking on it about halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Enjoy your fresh bread plain or add a pat of butter.
Homemade Easy Gluten Free Ciabatta Bread Recipe!
Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 sheet of plastic wrap large enough to cover medium bowl.
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 bread knife
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast.
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups gluten free all-purpose flour.
Instructions
- First, combine the active dry yeast and very warm milk. Stir together well and then add the extra virgin olive oil.
- Second, add the granulated sugar, kosher salt and gluten free all-purpose flour really giving it a good stir. Making sure all the ingredients are mixed together well. Including scraping the ingredients from around the sides of the bowl.
- Form a ball out of the mixture. Lightly grease the bowl and place the gluten free ciabatta dough back into it.
- Place plastic wrap over the top of the bowl and set in a warm place on counter for two hours. You should then see the dough rise.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease or spray a baking sheet pan with extra virgin olive oil.
- Remove plastic wrap and shape the dough into a rectangle shape. Then make three scores diagonally on the top of the dough.
- Place dough on baking sheet and bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes. Checking on it about halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Enjoy your fresh bread plain or add a pat of butter.
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