Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf
Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf bakes up with a thin, crackly crust and an airy, tender interior dotted with large, glossy holes. The slow rise deepens flavor while preserving moisture, yielding a subtly wheaty aroma and a delicate chew. Serve warm with olive oil, alongside soups or salads, or as the base for rustic sandwiches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the white and wheat flour into a large bowl. Add the salt, yeast, and water. Mix until a wet, sticky dough forms, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Cover with foil. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 18 hours; it should not be too warm.
- 2
Deflate the dough with a spatula and fold it over a few times.
- 3
Lightly grease a heavy-rimmed baking sheet with olive oil, then sprinkle it generously with cornmeal.
- 4
Lightly mist a work surface with water. Lay a long sheet of plastic wrap on the damp surface so it stays in place. Dust the plastic wrap with flour. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface. Sprinkle flour over the top of the dough. Gently stretch and pull the dough into a long, flat rectangle, 12 to 15 inches long. Bring the plastic sheet to the edge of the prepared pan and flip the dough onto the prepared pan. Reshape the dough if needed. Dust with flour. Cover with a light, dry towel. Let it rise for about 2 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 6
Bake the dough in the preheated oven until the loaf is nicely browned, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 251.03 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.13 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 48.25 g 18%
- Total Fat 1.7 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 18.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.55 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.61 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 1.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 14.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.98 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Chef John's Effortless No Knead Ciabatta Loaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 251.03 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf healthy?
- Chef John's Effortless No-Knead Ciabatta Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 251.03 calories and 8.13 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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