March 9, 2010 - 3:17pm
Ciabatta Rolls
I would like to make ciabatta rolls. I have no idea whether you shape them, and put them on a baking sheet, or find a pan that would make mini rolls. Any suggestions? I was thinking of mini loaf pans, but am not sure if that is wise.
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When I shaped my ciabatta rolls I cut them into roll size squares with my metal dough scraper.
I layed my dough onto a well floured surface shaped it into a oblong shape...handling as gently as possible. I sliced it into three sections the width that I wanted for the rolls. Then slice each section into the rolls. I found the metal dough scraper worked very good for cutting the rolls out of the sections. No knead to do pre-shaping for the rolls. I baked mine on parchment paper placed onto a pre-heated baking stone. Pictures sometimes help. I shaped these roughly into oblong rolls. I liked the rather rustic looking shapes..they don't have to look perfect...I think it compliments the ciabatta being a shaped rustically.
Sylvia
Thank you! This is how I'll try doing it. Hope it comes out. I'd like to have use the rolls for sandwiches. Have you ever used the rolls for sandwiches in a Panini?
Your welcome, KMIAA. If I make sandwiches or Panini's I slice the bread oblong wise so the large crumb holes catch the dressings : )
Sylvia
I've had in other places. Apparently your technique is in wide use.
Paul
Great tip! Can't wait to get started.
The pictures really help. I was running out of ideas on how to shape my remaining dough, thanks for sharing the pictures.
Your welcome! Pictures as the saying goes...Worth a thousand words and video's too : ) have helped me many a time.
Sylvia
At what temperature, and for how long do you bake these beautiful rolls?
It's been a while since I made these but I'm pretty sure they went onto a 500F-550 pre-heated for at least 45 minutes stone . I then baked them until puffy and browned..probably about 10-15 min. I bake ciabatta in a very hot oven..so when it hits the stone it puffs..like making pizza. I turn down my oven if things are browning to quickly...sorry it's been a while and I didn't keep notes.
Sylvia
Thank you, Sylvia. I will try to recreate your beautiful rolls at 500 deg and check after the first ten minutes.
Gunnersbury
I found the rolls were posted on page 3 of my blog. It said I baked them on a pre-heated 485F stone under a foil cover for 10 minutes then I removed the cover and continued to bake them until they were nicely browned. I use convection heat so in a regular oven it would be closer to 500F.
Sylvia
I did a double batch this am. 1/2 rolls and other batch C Bread. The rolls are out standing for a sandwich. Better than any thing I think we can buy at a store. I freeze mine and take out 1 or 2 at a time for a sandwich. Nice and chewy crust and delicious moist crumb for a sandwich. The bread I cut in thirds and freeze also for garlic toast.
I think my cost of all the rolls and 3 loaves of bread . The Bread flour came Albertsons at $1.79 for 5 lbs cost about 90 cents for all the bread and rolls except for the electricity for the oven.
Enjoy Mr. Bob
Very nice rolls and bread! I have to try Ciabatta rolls as I'm on a roll kick. I made hoagie rolls last week which is similar but this dough was light enriched, having an egg in it, so the crumb was to soft. I like something a little more chewey.
You might like these. Before I put these in the oven on a Pizza stone . I rolled the loaf onto a piece of parchment paper. Use a 4 inch pastry cutter and put a indentation about 3/4 of the way into the bread in 3-4 places. When they come out of the oven they are crusty and chewey . Most folks love them for a sanwich good for pulled pork or beef or jusgt a good snack.
Enjoy
Mr.Bob
Here is my Ciabatta made a while ago. A little on the dense side, I guess from handling it. I use Lehey's no knead method. I'm going to try this for rolls.
Recently tried these in my microwave on convection setting. As full-time RV'er I don't have a tradition oven so the high temps are a challenge as I'm limited to 450 degrees. My recipe calls for 475 for 10 minutes then 450 for 10 more. Any suggestions on cook times would be appreciated.