Homemade Bread Bowls Recipe

Homemade Bread Bowls Recipe

Breads
32 min
379 kcal / serving

These bread bowls are crisp on the outside with a thick, chewy interior perfect for dipping. Made with just a few basic ingredients you can easily add bread bowls to your soup dinner without having to run to the store

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ c.water
  • 2t. yeast
  • 1t. sugar
  • 3 ½ c.to 4 1/2 c. bread flour
  • 1t. salt
  • 1t. butter, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix together water, yeast and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until yeast has dissolved and expanded.

  2. 2

    In a stand mixer, add 3 1/2 c. flour, salt and yeast mixer. Mix together. Add the remaining cup of flour 1/4 cup at a time, mixing after each addition, until dough comes together and is not overly sticky. You may not need all the flour.

  3. 3

    Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let dough rise for 30 minutes, covered.

  5. 5

    Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Place a greased baking sheet. Spray each roll with 2-3 mists of water from a spray bottle.

  6. 6

    Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Bake at 500 degrees for 2 minutes. Spray with additional mists of water. Lower heat to 400 degrees and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

  8. 8

    Brush with butter while warm, if desired.

  9. 9

    Serve warm, or cool before serving.