Ciabatta is even younger than the mechanized bread slicing machine, which became widely used in the 1930s. Ciabatta is a rustic Italian bread known for its crispy crust, airy interior, and ...

The light and fluffy bread, the ciabatta, was invented in 1982. Just 40 years ago! Compare that to the French baguette, which is said to have been invented by Vienna-born baker August Zang in 1839 ...