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Using a starter is, perhaps, the oldest method for preparing leavened breads. Many basic bread varieties use a starter as the leavening agent. Although it can be a lengthy process, using a starter greatly contributes to the flavor and texture of the bread.

Bread Making Demonstration:Bread Using a Starter Ciabatta Ciabatta is typically identified by its shape, which is that of a worn or flattened slipper, and thus the meaning of the word "ciabatta" in Italian.