There’s something incredibly comforting about curling up with a warm bowl of soup, especially when it’s served in a homemade bread bowl. These bread bowls not only amplify the cozy factor but also make for a delicious and edible dish! Here’s a straightforward recipe to help you create your own bread bowls at home. Whether it’s for a special family dinner or just to warm up a chilly evening, these bread bowls are sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups of warm water
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ¾ tablespoon of rapid-rise yeast
- 4 cups of bread flour (plus more as needed)
Directions:
- Prepare the Dough: Start by combining the warm water, oil, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add 2 cups of flour and mix well. Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, half a cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be smooth yet slightly tacky to touch.
- Knead and First Rise: Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. This can be done either by hand on a floured surface or with the dough hook of your stand mixer. Once kneaded, place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the Dough: After the first rise, punch down the dough gently and divide it into six equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut an X on the top of each dough ball. Cover them with a kitchen towel and allow to rise again until they’ve doubled, which should take about 30-45 minutes.
- Baking: During the last 15 minutes of the second rise, preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Once preheated, bake the bread bowls for about 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread bowls from the oven and let them cool on a rack. Once cooled, cut a circle out of the top of each bowl and scoop out the inside to create a cavity. Fill with your favorite soup and serve immediately.
Nutritional Info:
- Calories: 359 kcal per serving
- Servings: 6
Total Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Rising Time: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes
Homemade bread bowls are an excellent way to make any soup meal more interesting and delightful. They’re perfect for serving chowder, stew, or even chili. The warm, soft bread soaked in soup offers an unbeatable comfort food experience. Try this recipe out, and you might find yourself making it a staple for your fall and winter meals!
Homemade Bread Bowls
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Embrace the warmth of your kitchen with these homemade bread bowls, a perfect complement to any hearty soup. This recipe brings the art of bread making into your home, allowing you to create something both comforting and satisfying. The golden crust and soft interior make these bowls not just vessels for your soup, but an integral part of the meal that invites admiration and enjoyment.
Ideal for chilly evenings, these bread bowls serve as a charming and edible centerpiece to any dining table. Their versatile nature allows you to pair them with a variety of soups, from a classic tomato bisque to a rich and creamy seafood chowder. Each bite combines the flavors of your chosen soup with the fresh, yeasty goodness of freshly baked bread, turning a simple meal into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
1½ cups warm water
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¾ tablespoon rapid rise yeast
4 cups bread flour (plus more as needed)
Instructions
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix warm water, oil, sugar, salt, yeast, and 2 cups of flour.
Gradually add remaining flour ½ cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is smooth, yet slightly tacky.
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Gently punch down the dough and divide into six equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
With a sharp knife, cut an x in the top of each dough ball. Cover lightly with a kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in size, 30–45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F during the last 15 minutes of rise time.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
To serve, cut a circle out of the top of each bread bowl, then scoop out the inside to make a bowl. Ladle hot soup into the bowl and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 359