Ciabatta Bread

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   FIRST (THE SPONGE)

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   * 1/2 tsp yeast

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   * 2 Tsp warm water

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   * 1/3 cup warm water

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   * 1 cup flour

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   1) Mix 1/2 tsp yeast with 2 Tsp warm water and let stand 5 minutes

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   2) Add 1/3 cup warm water & 1 cup flour

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   3) Mix 4 minutes, cover, let stand at room temp for 12-24 hours

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   SECOND (THE DOUGH)

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    * 1/2 tsp yeast

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    * 2 Tbs warm milk

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    * 2/3 cup warm water

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    * 1 Tsp olive oil

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    * 2 cups bread flour

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    * 1 1/2 tsp salt

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    1) Mix 1/2 tsp yeast & 2 Tsp milk and let stand 5 minutes

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    2) Mix with sponge & rest of ingredients on low for 8 minutes

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    3) Divide dough in half and let rise in 2 oiled bowls for 90 minutes or until doubled

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    4) Dust with flour on parchment paper & form into loaves

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    5) Dimple tops with fingers & let rise 90 minutes or until doubled

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    THIRD (THE BAKING)

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    1) Preheat grill with pizza stone on one side to 450 degrees (both sides on low/med-low often works)

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    2) Gently turn dough onto stone

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    3) Cook with grill lid closed for 20 minutes or until pale golden

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    4) Cool on wire rack

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