Crusty, airy ciabatta bread made in the bread machine! This easy homemade recipe is perfect for sandwiches, dipping in soup, or serving with dinner.
Ciabatta bread machine recipe
Do you love bread? Of course you do—who doesn’t love warm, homemade bread straight from the bread machine? In this easy bread machine recipe, I’m going to show you how to make a soft and chewy loaf of Ciabatta bread with a perfectly crisp crust.
Over the past few years, I’ve fallen hard for our bread machine. I make weekly batches of Italian herb bread, fluffy dinner rolls, and now this foolproof Ciabatta bread recipe has earned a permanent spot in our kitchen rotation. It’s simple, reliable, and absolutely delicious!
What is Ciabatta bread?
Ciabatta bread is a Italian white bread, kinda like a French baguette, but more elongated and broad. It’s usually chewy in texture and filled with crumbly air holes. It’s perfect for dipping in soup, eating for a sandwich or just eating sliced with a little bit of butter!
How to Make Ciabatta Bread in Bread Machine
This bread recipe is really easy to make because it’s made with a bread machine! Load the ingredients into the pan of your bread machine, in whatever order your machine recommends. Select the dough cycle and start it!
After the machine is done, flour a counter surface and place dough on it. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes, letting it rise. After that, divide the dough into 2 pieces, forming each into a bread loaf shape.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and lightly dust a nonstick baking sheet. Place the dough on on a baking sheet.
Now here’s the secret….
How to make bread crispy!
Right before you put it into the oven, spritz the bread loaves with water. Just use a cheapo water bottle to spritz the bread. Please don’t skip this step as it’s really the secret key to crispy bread! Now bake for 25-30 minutes or until slightly browned.
How to freeze ciabatta bread
Even though this bread is hard NOT to eat immediately, if you want to freeze it you totally can. Often I might make a few loaves to freeze because our family loves bread! To freeze, wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil and then put in a freezer bag in the freezer. You can defrost the bread at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until fully thawed.
Enjoy this Ciabatta Bread Machine Recipe!
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Easy Ciabatta Bread
PrintIngredients
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into the pan of your bread machine, in the order your dough machine requires. Select the Dough cycle and start it.
- Add a generous amount of flour to a counter surface and place dough on it. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 2 pieces, forming a bread loaf shape with each. Place dough onto a nonstick baking sheet. Dust lightly with flour on top.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. With a water bottle, spritz the bread loaves with water. Please don’t skip this step – this makes the bread crispy! Bake bread for 25 to 30 minutes, or until slightly brown.
Fred Morsink says
I really liked the bread but felt it needed a little more salt, can I add more salt to the recipe?
Pamela Reed says
Sure, try bumping it up to 1 teaspoon for your liking and then adjust as needed. Enjoy!
Fred Morsink says
The extra half teaspoon of salt was just what it needed, tastes great, this recipe is a keeper!
Nicole says
Easy recipe and worked well at high altitude (increased water by 2 Tblsp). Used egg white/water wash brushed on top and a sprinkle of flaky salt. Thanks!
Maggie says
My family loved it! It was easy to make!!!
Have made it a few times now.
Kayren says
My 1st time making this kind of bread. It smelt amazing. Have to wait till it’s cool enough to cut. Easy recipe!
Kimberly Armstrong says
I made 3 different breads today and this was by far the best recipe! Perfectly crunchy outside and soft on the inside. Yummy!
Bob T says
Finally found a bread the wife, and both kids like. Even just a bit more rosemary didn’t hurt. Just not too much or it over powers. But the perfect bread. Thank you for sharing.
Melissa W. says
I absolutely love this recipe! It’s quick, easy, and delicious. I was having a hard time achieving the browning, even with the water, but a quick egg wash works perfectly for me. I love how adaptable the recipe is, too. I like to add garlic, parmesan, and other seasoning for a hearty garlic bread, some large flaked sea salt for something just a little extra, or just plain (with butter, of course)! Thank you!
Kristen says
Are you supposed to use the leavened(30min) or unleavened dough cycle 90mins)?
Kristen says
I got that backwards, unleavened -30, leavened-90
Patrick M says
The answer is in your question. Leavened bread is bread with yeast
Arthur Marshall says
Can I have the ingredient measurements in Gramms please?
Pamela says
Hey Arthur, I’m sorry I don’t offer that but you can easily grab the amounts and plug them into a calculator if you google. Enjoy the bread!
Desperado126 says
I would recommend defining what measurements you’re using e.g. degrees is Fahrenheit or Celsius also providing measurements in grams would be nice to, I know that a simple Google search can provide that info but since you’re already providing the recipe anyway it seems a bit more convenient and professional to provide it for your visitors.
Jason says
I made this today, so good! I added a handful of dried cranberries, crushed pecans and a teaspoon or so of flax seeds.
It turned out perfectly airy and delicious!
Any idea what the nutritional values are?
Thanks for a great recipe!
Sue Smyth says
I now make this bread 3 times a week. Love it.
EdgedInBue says
I did not get the holey crumb and my yeast is on target.
J. says
Turned out perfect, thanks!
Kristen says
Is the dough supposed to be crazy sticky?
Lynda says
I found this recipe. I tried it. I loved it. Something that doesn’t have to wait 12 hours before baking.
Tonie T. says
Wow. Finally I have found the perfect loaf! Thank you so much for this recipe. It’s so light and airy on the inside, yet perfectly crunchy on the outside. Even I can be a baker! I followed it exactly!
Joe says
I’ve used this recipe numerous times. My family loves this bread. It’s now a staple to the tune of 2 loaves per week. I just make one large instead of two smaller loaves. Like the cinnamon swirl bread, too.
Jam says
I can’t seem to find a food safe water spritzer… what are my options?? Can I just flick some water over the loaves? Put a pan of just-boiled water underneath them in the oven?
Pamela says
Hey Jam, absolutely – you don’t need anything fancy, just flick some water with your hands. 🙂 Enjoy the bread!
Pablo S says
Very easy to make. Came out crusty and delicious
Jamey Jeffries says
making the bread for supper having soup
Eva says
can i make this without bread machine? using stand mixer for kneading? How long to proof?
Mary says
My bread did not come out crispy. It also did not have the holes and pockets in the bread but instead very dense. It was still very good. Just really looking for a bread to come out with a crunch on the outside and air holes inside. Maybe I will try it again. Not sure what I did wrong.
kenneth says
Sounds like your yeast might have been bad. As for crust, when was last time you calibrated temperature on oven? Might not have been hot enough if dough was properly wet.
ANNE DALEY says
This bread looks so good. I have a 3 pound bread machine so I can double this recipe with no problem. My question is – Would I double everything even the yeast?
Colleen says
Can you make this without a bread machine??
ZJ says
Can this be made without Bread machine?
What would be the rising times?