Ciabatta is best eaten on the day of purchase but it does keep for a couple of days in a bread bin. When still fresh, it can be frozen for a couple of months. Slice ciabatta at an angle and serve ...
Slice the ciabatta in half lengthways through the middle ... Mix the sun-dried tomato paste with the cream cheese, garlic and basil in a bowl. Spread this mixture on the toasted side of the ...
Place the cheese back in its box and press the garlic ... To make garlic toasts, slice the ciabatta into twelve slices and place on an oven tray. Rub the cut side of the garlic over the bread ...