It's difficult to picture the scene in which ciabatta bread was invented. Only a few decades ago, four-time rally racing champion Arnaldo Cavallari developed a new bread recipe that eventually became ...

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 ...

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 ...

1. To make the ferment, combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl until you have a rough dough. Cover loosely with a large split freezer bag secured with an elastic band, and let it rest in a warm ...

You don’t need a breadmaker or a list of exotic ingredients to make this simple, yet satisfying, ciabatta bread. It does need to sit overnight to rise, but with a little preparation, you can enjoy ...

Rania Harris is back with another great recipe perfect for a summer party or picnic! She's showing Katie O'Malley how to make pressed Italian ciabatta sandwiches. Grill peppers; cool and remove skins, ...

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, ...