Challenge Day 3

This morning, after a strong cup of coffee and making sure Olga (Aging Great Dane), Havana (Aging Maine Coon), and Jasmine (Black and White Tuxedo) were well fed, Jenneffer read more about wine and went in to see her patients. Hari has begun making the Ciabatta Dough. We're thinking sandwiches for lunch or dinner interspersed with other healthy snacks. So, that was the plan, but as it turned out, after the bread was made, it tasted good enough that a few slices comprised lunch! Jenneffer came home around 3 pm from her practice, changed quickly and as she has been, came to the Cress kitchen to be be my sous. We got through service and came home finally around 11 pm. Jenneffer had a large salad comprising while Hari made two sandwiches with the delicious Ciabatta, tomatoes  lettuce, some extra virgin olive oil, and some cheddar cheese. Delicious, filling, and preservatives-free! Tomorrow is July 4th, Cress is closed. Everyone is celebrating. Its going to be challenging without being able to have at least a glass of wine. Very challenging. But, we will persevere and stay focused.

The Sponge (Starter)

The Dough (Sponge, Flour, and Salt)

The Dough Proofing

The Make-Up (handle the dough as little as possible)

3 Beautifully Tasty Ciabatta loaves

Here is the recipe for this version of the Ciabatta. Note that this is a soft interpretation ideal for sandwiches and dipping.

RECIPE: Ciabatta Bread

INGREDIENTS

PROCEDURE