Bread Bowl Recipe
Easy homemade breads bowls are made with simple ingredients and are crusty golden brown on the outside with a soft and fluffy center! They are perfect for filling with your favorite soup.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (105°)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 5 cups bread flour , can sub for all-purpose if needed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Egg wash
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
- Proof yeast: Line two pans with parchment paper or a baking mat and set aside. Dissolve 1 1/2 Tablespoons yeast and 1 Tablespoon sugar in a small bowl with 1 3/4 cups warm water. Cover with saran wrap until it poufs up.
- Make dough. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 Tablespoon olive oil and the yeast mixture. Beat on medium speed (using a dough hook if you have one). Add 1/2 cup flour at a time until the dough becomes smooth, not sticky. Knead 3 minutes with a dough hook or 5-6 minutes by hand.
- First rise: Rub dough with oil or non stick spray and place in a large bowl. Cover with saran wrap or a towel and allow to rise until doubles in size, about 60 minutes.
- Form: Punch down the dough and then divide into six balls. Form each piece into a ball and pinch the bottom to round it. Then place seam down on pan.
- Second rise: Cut an X on the top and cover with towel. Allow to rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F while bread bowls are rising.
- Bake: Whisk egg and water together and brush on top of the dough balls. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: For serving, cut a large round piece out of the top of the bread bowl and then hollow out the center.
Notes
Yeast: I prefer to use active dry yeast. If using instant yeast, simply mix it in with the dry ingredients and skip proofing it in water first.
To help dough rise quicker: Turn oven to 150°F and then turn off. Place bowl inside of oven (leave a small crack) and let rise about 20-30 minutes. You can also place the bowl on a heating pad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 418kcal, Carbohydrates: 78g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 792mg, Potassium: 124mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 42IU, Vitamin C: 0.003mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
