This ciabatta bread tastes like it came straight from a local bakery, paired with an addictive dipping oil featuring organic Heritage Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sicilian salts, lemon peel, and basil. Perfect for a special treat!
1: Add flour, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil, and water to a bowl and stir well; cover for 30 minutes.
2: Perform 3 sets of stretch and folds in 30-minute intervals; let the dough rest for 1 hour.
3: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
4: Sprinkle flour over the dough and place it carefully on a floured surface; split in half and transfer it to a lined baking sheet with a bench scraper.
5: Bake for about 25 minutes while spraying with water to create steam.
6: Let cool before slicing.
7: To make the dipping oil, mix all dipping sauce ingredients, dip in and enjoy!
