• Ciabatta bread is a rotund, oval-shaped bread, with origins in Italy. The bread is typically crisp, airy, and formed using wet dough in the United States. The word "ciabatta" literally means "slipper," a likely reference to the shape of the bread, though its light and fluffy texture may have influenced the name, as well.

• 1. Origin: Italy
  2. Etymology: Italian for "carpet slipper"
  3. Popular in panini sandwiches
  4. Ciabatta sandwiches are available at 7-Eleven
  5. Roman variety includes marjoram

• Variations

  Though most frequently made using white flour, whole wheat ciabatta loaves are common, as are loaves made with milk, olive oil, basil and other herbs.

• American Popularity

  The early 21st century saw a great increase in the use of ciabatta in the United States, most prominently in panini. Sandwiches using ciabatta are available at Jack in the Box and Einstein Bros Bagels.

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