Ciabatta

Ciabatta is all about water. High hydration creates that distinctive open, irregular crumb and chewy texture. But wet dough is tricky — it spreads, sticks, and fights back. This page shows you how to handle it. From the initial mix through gentle folding to the final shaping, every move matters. You'll learn how to build structure without tightening the dough, how to flour and cut for clean loaves, and how to bake for maximum crust. Rustic doesn't mean random. It means controlled chaos.