For bakers who have mastered a basic homemade loaf, the next challenge is to explore different styles of bread, from sourdough to baguettes. Most bread dough is a basic combination of flour, water, ...

Classic ciabatta takes a lot of time. If you give the poolish 18 to 20 hours to mature, which I recommend, then the bread will take more than 24 hours total. Depending on how long you let the poolish ...

Homemade bread is having a moment again, and it's easier than you think. No mixers, no special pans, just simple ingredients and cozy, bakery-style results. If you've been craving fresh, ...

This column almost didn’t happen. In fact, as I write it, I am still not sure if it is something I will finish and submit or if it will be one of those columns that I file away in a folder titled ...

Discover a unique bread that combines the best of ciabatta and baguette into a crispy, flavorful olive loaf. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft inside, this recipe challenges traditional baking ...

Craving a journey into the realm of rustic Italian breads? We're exploring two key players -- ciabatta and focaccia -- to determine what makes them unique. The most obvious difference between these ...

Ciabatta bread is an Italian bread made of wheat flour, yeast and salt. It originated in the province of Rovigo, Veneto, Italy in 1982, in response to the popularity of French baguettes. Ciabatta is a ...