Ciabatta

Ciabatta

Ciabatta is an Italian white bread made from wheat flour, water, salt, yeast and olive oil. It was created in 1982 by a baker in Adria, province of Rovigo, Veneto, Italy. It is baked in many variations, although unique for its alveolar holes.

About Ciabatta in brief

Summary CiabattaCiabatta is an Italian white bread made from wheat flour, water, salt, yeast and olive oil. It was created in 1982 by a baker in Adria, province of Rovigo, Veneto, Italy, in response to the popularity of French baguettes.

Ciabatta was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1985 by Marks & Spencer, then to the U.S. in 1987 by Orlando Bakery, a Cleveland firm. It is baked in many variations, although unique for its alveolar holes.