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Learn How to Make this Bread Bowl Recipe to use for soups, dips, and more. The crispy texture and soft center makes this homemade bread bowl recipe so delicious.
Baked bread bowls is the perfect addition to all your favorite soup and dip recipes. My family loves when I serve our Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe in a bread bowl.
The way the creamy soups melts into the bread makes it the ultimate comfort food.
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Why This Recipe Works
This bread bowl recipe has become a family favorite. It is made with simple pantry ingredients making it the perfect addition to any recipe for added flavor and texture.
Take you dips and soups to the next level and make this bread bowl recipe.
Ingredients
- Active Dry Yeast (2 packages)
- All Purpose Flour
- Warmed Water (105-110 Fahrenheit)
- Unsalted Butter (melted)
- Granulated Sugar (and 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar)
- Salt
- Large Egg
- Milk
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Place the water, yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the yeast mixture is foamy and activated. Then stir in the melted butter.
Step 2 – In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and salt.
Step 3 – Reduce the speed on the mixer medium speed to low. Slowly add the flour mixture (1 cup at a time) until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Step 4 – Knead the dough for about 5 minutes (with your hands or your mixer). The dough should be tacky but not sticky. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add remaining flour (1 tablespoon) at a time until it reaches that consistency.
Step 5 – Place the dough in an greased bowl with olive oil. Roll the dough around in the bowl to cover the dough in the oil. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let it rise until it has doubled in size (1 ½ -2 hours).
Step 6 – Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each piece into a ball.
Step 7 – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough balls on the baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to make a small “X” on the top of each dough ball. Stir together the egg wash ingredients and brush this mixture on top of the rolls.
Step 8 – Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and allow them to rise again until they have doubled in size (30-40 more minutes).
- Step 9 – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while the rolls are rising.
- Step 10 – Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Step 11 – Cool for 15-20 minutes until the bread can easily be handled.
- Step 12 – When serving, cut a large round out of the top of each bread bowl with a serrated knife and gently scoop out the center of the rolls. Then the bread bowls are ready to fill with soup and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Active Yeast – Before mixing in the melted butter, make sure the yeast has starting foaming. You want to make sure to use fresh yeast. If you yeast has expired the dough may not rise.
- Dough Consistency – Make sure the dough has the right consistency. Slowly add in more flour if the dough seems to be to tacky or wet.
- Rising Dough – Allow the dough to rise covered with a tea towel. This process usually takes about an hour.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time may vary when baking the bread. Watch the bread closely as it should be golden brown when finished baking.
- Lightly brush the Tops – We brush the tops with a egg mixture for a crispy texture. You can add in seasoning for added flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Making these bread bowls makes our soup recipes even better. We love to prepare clam chowders, crock pot potatoes soup, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Texas Roadhouse chili then serve in this bread bowl recipe.
We even like to serve spinach artichoke dip when we have game day parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. But we love serving them fresh and warm right after they are baked.
Yes, this is a basic dough recipe. Feel free to shape the dough and make dinner rolls, loaves of bread, or even pizza dough. You can even add in seasoning to add flavor. The options are endless on the many ways this bread recipe can be used.
Yes, you can freeze bread bowls by placing in a freezer container or ziplock bag. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bring to room temperature before serving.
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Bread Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
For the Bread Bowls:
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dry Active Yeast 2 packages
- 7 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 1/2 cups Warmed Water 105-110 Fahrenheit
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
- 2 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar and 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
- Place the water, yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a large bowl of a stand up mixer fitted with a dough hook. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy and activated.
- Then stir in the melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and salt.
- Reduce the speed on the mixer to low. Slowly add the flour mixture (1 cup at a time) until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes (with your hands or your mixer). The dough should be tacky but not sticky. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour (1 tablespoon) at a time until it reaches that consistency.
- Place the dough in an oil bowl. Roll the dough around in the bowl to cover the dough in the oil. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rise until it has doubled in size (1 ½ -2 hours).
- Divide the dough into 6 even pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough balls on the baking sheet.
- Use a sharp knife to make a small “X” on the top of each ball.
- Stir together the egg wash ingredients and brush this mixture on top of the rolls.
- Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and allow them to rise again until they have doubled in size (30-40 more minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while the rolls are rising.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes until the bread can easily be handled.
- When serving, cut a large round out of the top of each bread bowl with a serrated knife and gently scoop out the center of the rolls. Then the bread bowls are ready to fill with soup and enjoy!
