Ciabatta With Thyme -

Ciabatta With Thyme

Ingredients

FOR 1 LARGE ROUND LOAF OR 12 SMALL ROLLS:

3⅓ cups (825 ml/400 g) coarsely ground whole wheat flour
1 cup (250 ml/100 g) light rye flour
Salt
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, divided
2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
1¼ cups (300 ml) lukewarm water
2 (¼ oz/7 g/2¼ tsp) envelopes active dry yeast
2 tbsp (30 ml) dried thyme, divided

Method

Sift both types of flour into a large bowl. Sprinkle with ½ tsp (2 ml) salt and add 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil. In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the water, sprinkle the yeast over and let stand for 10 minutes, or until frothy. Slowly stir into the flour, then knead. Cover and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprin­kle 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the thyme in the center. Knead the dough again, shape into a thick, round loaf or 12 small rolls and place on the baking sheet. Combine the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil and thyme and 2 pinches of salt and brush generously on the dough. Leave to rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350^°F (180^°C). Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325°F (160°C) and bake for a further 30 minutes.

Per serving: approx. 163 calories
5 g protein, 3 g fat, 28 g carbohydrates

Related food category:

• Bread and Rolls