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Ciabatta bread | ||
 Ciabatta bread is Italian bread which is also popular in other parts of the world, thanks to its versatility and distinct flavor. Around Italy, numerous regions lay claim to the invention of the bread, and slightly different versions of it are baked in different areas.In Italian, ciabatta means "slipper," leading some people to call the bread "slipper bread." The name is a reference to the shape, which does sort of resemble a slipper. The ciabatta from the area encompassing Lake Como has a crisp crust, a somewhat soft, porous texture, and is light to the touch. The funky shape of our rustic Italian bread belies its exquisite flavor. The thin crisp crust and moist, porous interior creates a perfect "trencher" for olive oil and tomatoes. This bread only lasts one day, but that shouldn't be a problem - this is bread you can't stop eating. Unbleached flour, water, durum flour, salt, yeast. Appearance: Ciabatta bread is rotund, oval-shaped bread. The bread is typically crisp, airyv Origin: Origins in Italy, The ciabatta that is found in Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche varies from bread that has a firm crust and dense crumb, to bread that has a crisper crust and more open texture. History: The early 21st century saw a great increase in the use of ciabatta in the United States. |