Description
Delicious homemade bread bowls perfect for soups and dips, bringing warmth to your meals and memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups warm water
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast (2 packets)
- 2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 7 to 9 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Combine the 3 cups of warm water, the active dry yeast, and ½ teaspoon of granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Stir gently until the yeast is dissolved. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it stand for about five minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add the salt, the remaining sugar, melted butter, and the foamy yeast mixture to a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add the flour, about 1 cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for approximately five minutes. Stop and check the texture; it shouldn’t be sticky but may slightly cling to your finger.
- If necessary, add more flour in small amounts until you achieve the right consistency. Knead for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Lightly spray a second large bowl with nonstick spray. Transfer the dough into this bowl, flipping it to coat both sides with oil.
- Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let it rise until doubled, which will take about 30-45 minutes.
- Once risen, divide the dough into 6 or 8 equal pieces, depending on the desired size of your bowls.
- Pat each section of dough down gently to remove any air, then shape it into a tight ball.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make a small “X” slit on top of each with a serrated knife.
- Create an egg wash by beating the egg white with 1 tablespoon of milk. Lightly brush the tops of the dough balls with this wash.
- Cover the rolls lightly with plastic wrap and allow them to rise until doubled again, about 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting them into bowls.
Notes
Proof yeast in warm water for best results. Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: bread bowls, homemade bread, edible bowls, soups, baking, comfort food
