Bread Bowl
A deliciously versatile recipe for creating homemade bread bowls, perfect for serving with your favorite soups.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 tablespoon rapid rise yeast
- 4 cups bread flour, plus more as needed Bread flour is key for the right texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the warm water, oil, sugar, salt, and rapid rise yeast in a large mixing bowl.
- Slowly mix in 2 cups of flour until blended.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, half a cup at a time, mixing until the dough pulls away from the sides and feels smooth yet slightly tacky.
- Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
Shaping and Second Rise
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it into six equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make an 'X' cut on the top of each ball, cover lightly with a kitchen towel, and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 400°F about 15 minutes before the second rise is done.
- Bake the dough balls for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a rack completely.
- Once cool, cut a circle out of the top of each bread ball and scoop out the soft insides to create a bowl.
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Notes
Serve with your favorite soups like clam chowder or tomato basil. Experiment with different toppings like cheese or herbs.