[chrissie B]

Hi all thought i would try some ciabatta buns as we love the ones from asda , i ussed a quick holliwood recipe he did say it was wet but this was so wet anyway persevered when it didnt rise i started off another one from a different recipe which was a bit easier to handle anyway they are cooked not the big holes i had hoped for , they tast ok and are many different shapes helpfull hint would be greatfully recieved or a tryed and trusted recipe please .
chrissie b

[mumofstig]

This one ?
http://paulhollywood.com/recipes/ciabatta/

It really is a wet dough, I mix it in my breadmaker and found it does rise if you leave it long enough in the placcy box.

[chrissie B]

I did leave it a good while i found his buns browned nice but the other recipe were a bit pale i usually like to toast them when i use them favourite sandwich is cajun mayo chicken on lettuce yum.
chrissie b

[oldgrunge]

I've used that recipe too, it does work, but I think the secret is to handle the risen dough as little as possible to keep the air in it, so that it has the holes.

[chrissie B]

I suppose practice makes perfect .
chrissie b

[chrissie B]

Hubby likes the buns even though there is a lack of big holes in them they are tasty .
chrissie b

[oldgrunge]

Well, he's not missing much, always found the holes pretty bland! 😄😄😄