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Discard Ciabatta Rolls

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Rising Time3 hours
Servings: 12 Rolls

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Squart 4qt Tub (see notes)

Ingredients

  • 300 grams warm water, divided
  • 8 grams yeast, instant or active
  • 200 grams sourdough discard
  • 36 grams olive oil (40 ml)
  • 400 grams bread flour (24g vital wheat gluten, 376g AP)
  • 10 grams sea salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together the flour (flours if making your own bread dough) and salt.
  • Put 200 grams of the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Add the yeast. If using instant yeast, continue to the next step. If using active yeast, mix into the water with a fork then let sit for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
  • Add the starter and mix to incorporate.
  • Add the olive oil.
  • Add the flour and salt mixture.
  • Using the dough hook, mix on low to combine.
  • Start adding the additional 100ml of water a bit at a time and increase the speed of the mixer to medium. Increase to medium-high once all the water is added and continue mixing -- 15 to 20 minutes -- until all of the water is absorbed.
  • Lightly oil the square tub and put the dough into it. Cover and let rest for 2-3 hours until doubled or tripled in bulk. (See video below.)
  • Dust your work surface with all-purpose flour and some semolina if you have it.
  • Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper. Dust with flour and semolina.
  • Remove the lid from your tub and invert above your work surface. Be patient, but the dough should come out easily and form a square blob roughly 12" x 12" -- nudge to get an even square if needed but don't knock the air out of your dough.
  • Cut the square in half. Then cut each half again in half lengthwise. You should have 4 strips. Cut each of these into three equal pieces. With floured hands gently form each piece briefly to form a rectangle. Place 6 per sheet pan, spacing evenly.
  • Loosely cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rise until puffy, maybe another 30-45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
  • Remove the plastic wrap. If desired, dimple the tops with your fingertips, and spray with warm water immediately before popping into the oven. The water will give them a bit more crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Turn around and, if baking both at once, change racks. Bake another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest on the sheet pans for 5-10 minutes before removing to cooling racks.