Bread Bowl Recipe

Bread Bowl Recipe

from iheartnaptime.net
Bread
50 min
418 kcal / serving

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 tablespoonsactive dry yeast
  • 1 ¾ cupswarm water ((105°))
  • 1 tablespoongranulated sugar
  • 5 cupsbread flour (, can sub for all-purpose if needed)
  • 2 teaspoonssalt
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1egg
  • 1 tablespoonwater

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Serve: For serving, cut a large round piece out of the top of the bread bowl and then hollow out the center.