I have a quick question - my dough did rise and everything looked as on your pictures, but when I put my bread in the oven it deflated. At first loafs rose and I was so happy to see them all puffed and big and then they deflated. What did I do wrong? Anna, they rose a bit too much before you put them in the oven. Then, in the oven, they rose to their ultimate, and sank before they could set from the oven's heat. Ciabatta can be tricky, no doubt about it. Persevere - you'll get a feel for how much they should rise before banking through practice. PJH

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