Ciabatta Bread

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The night before prepare sponge.

Using dough hook in KA mixer add, mix then rest for 15 minutes

After 15 minutes add then mix on high speed for 20-30 minutes until dough picks up clean from bottom of the bowl.

Mix on high speed for 20-30 minutes until dough picks up clean from bottom of mixing bowl.

Divide dough and place into two well oiled containers. Let rise until tripled approx 2-2.5 hours.

Turn out each container onto well oiled/floured surface, divide and form into as many loaves as desired ready for baking on a sheet of parchment.

Cover and rest for 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 500F/260C about 30 minutes before baking time.

Slide parchment sheet onto a baking sheet and bake in oven for 18-20 minutes, either in two batches or all at once flipping and swapping after 10 minutes.

Notes: Extra flip and form before baking really reduces spring, adds extra flour.. Skipping the step.