My hubby and I had a date the other night at a very nice restaurant. We had an appetizer that I was determined to replicate. It was yummy, but mostly I liked it because it was so fancy!
Here's the first part of it...Ciabatta bread. You would make this like the recipe says here and then cut thinly, brush with olive oil on both sides and then broil. Then it becomes a Crostini. Serve it with Spinach & Artichoke dip (to come next!) and have yourself a lovely appetizer for your next party. I fixed it last night for my in-laws. It was great!
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
The dough will be sticky when it is complete. Place dough on a lightly floured surface, cover with towel and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide into 2 pieces, and form each into an oval shape. Place loaves on a large stone, dimple surface. I do this by hand. Cover, and let rise for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Dimple dough for a second time, and then place loaves in the oven, positioned on the middle rack. Bake for about 25 minutes. During baking, spritz loaves with water every 5 to 10 minutes for a crispier crust.
