Ciabatta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
5 cups bread flour
2 tbsp olive oil
4-5 sprigs fresh rosemary, roughly chopped

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 2 cups ice-cold water. Mix 4 1/4 cups flour with 1 1/2 tsp salt then add yeast water. Add olive oil and knead until soft. Knead in remaining flour then place in a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Let dough rest at room temperature for 30 mins then turn out onto a floured work surface and cut in 1/2. Shape each piece into a 12 inch long, narrow loaf. Place on prepared pan, distribute rosemary over loaves and press in lightly. Let rise for 10-15 mins, then bake for about 40 mins. Cool on a wire rack.