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Homemade Panera Ciabatta Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:38:29 -0700
v119.n015.6
* Exported from MasterCook *

                      Bread, Homemade Panera Ciabatta

Recipe By     :Shannon
Serving Size  : 10    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Italian                         Low Fat
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         For the overnight sponge:
   1           teaspoon  active dry yeast
      1/2           cup  whole milk -- heated to 105-115F
   1 1/4           cups  cool water
   1                cup  sourdough starter -- see Note
   2               cups  unbleached all-purpose flour
                         For the dough:
   2               cups  unbleached all-purpose flour -- +
   1                cup  unbleached all-purpose flour -- more for additions
   1         tablespoon  sea salt
   1         tablespoon  olive oil
      1/4           cup  cornmeal
      2/3           cup  all-purpose flour -- for the work surface, or more

This Homemade Panera Ciabatta Bread is the ultimate homemade bread 
recipe. This bread recipe will guide you through each step of the 
bread-making process. Create your own sourdough starter and as a 
result the perfect ciabatta loaf. Showcase the flavor of your bread 
by dipping bites in olive oil. You can also make your own sandwiches 
that are truly homemade from start to finish. This Panera copycat 
recipe will hook you into the baking and bread-making world.

For the overnight sponge:
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast into the warm milk and let stand 
until foamy, about 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the 
water, and sourdough starter of your choosing, and bread flour, 
mixing until everything is homogenous.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand overnight at room temperature.

For the dough: Preheat to 450F.

Remove the plastic wrap from your sponge and transfer to the bowl of 
a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment (or, 
alternatively, do this by hand if you have a specific way you 
normally make bread).

Add the flour, salt, and oil; knead on low speed until soft and 
springy, about 7 minutes. See my note below on adding additional 
flour, and remember to scrape the bowl down periodically with a 
plastic scraper.

Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and give it one more scrape-down 
to catch the sides.

Use your hands to incorporate any side leftovers, and cover the bowl 
with plastic wrap.

Place in a warm spot in your kitchen and let rise for about 3 hours; 
it should double in bulk.

Alternatively, you can place the bowl in the fridge overnight. The 
chill on it makes it easier to work when you shape the loaves, so you pick.

When your dough is ready, sprinkle two half-sheet pans generously 
with cornmeal.

Cover your work surface with the heap of flour (2/3 cup) and use your 
pastry scraper to turn the dough out of the bowl onto the prepared 
surface. Cut the dough into two equal pieces with a large, sharp knife.

Sprinkle a little more flour over top your two dough halves while you 
gently shape each piece outward into long, flat rectangles, about 6" 
by 16-18" in total size.

Carefully pick up each loaf by weaving it over your hands and 
transfer it to the center of the prepared pan.

Cover the loaves loosely with two clean kitchen towels (1 each) and 
leave them to rise in a warm place in your kitchen until soft and 
puffy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

When ready to bake, place your oven racks in the middle and lower 
third of your oven.

Place your bread into the oven gently, and bake until they are 
lightly browned and sound hollow when tapped, about 18 to 20 minutes. 
Transfer to wire racks to cool completely before serving.

Makes two really big loaves; ones which you could use for slicing and 
serving as an appetizer with flavored olive oil, toasting for 
crostini or bruschetta, or making breakfast sandwiches.

Note: 2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Pour the water into a 2-quart glass or ceramic jar or bowl. Stir in 
the sugar or honey to dissolve.

Stir in the yeast.

Gradually whisk in the flour. Cover loosely with a clean kitchen 
towel or dishcloth (not plastic wrap) and place it in a warm area.

Let it develop 2-5 days, stirring once a day due to the separation 
that will occur. When bubbling has subsided and a sour aroma has 
developed, stir once more and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Yield:
   "2 loaves"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 291 Calories; 3g Fat (8.0% 
calories from fat); 8g Protein; 57g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
2mg Cholesterol; 573mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : 2019 - 0308