Ciabatta is one of my very favorite breads. It's chewy with a good crust. I was so busy with Christmas things that I didn't concentrate enough on this bread today--I just put it together quickly. I used the Poolish starter and read later that the Biga starter produces larger holes. Also, I would add more water next time--I believe my dough could have been softer and still be workable. I'd like it to be a little flatter and with more holes. This bread rises with larger holes when the dough is as wet as it can be handled. The end had big holes, as you can see, but it's more dense toward the center. I haven't cut the second one yet--it feels light and airy.
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This looks so good and authentic-I''m going to have to try it.
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