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Easy Homemade Bread Bowl Recipe

Easy Homemade Bread Bowl Recipe
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This Easy Homemade Bread Bowl recipe yields soft, golden bread bowls perfectly suited for serving your favorite soups or stews. Made from scratch with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, and olive oil, these bread bowls have a tender interior and crispy crust, making every meal comforting and delicious.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp salt (12g)
  • 1/4 oz instant yeast (1 packet or 2¼ teaspoons)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (100–115°F) plus 6 tablespoons additional warm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir together until evenly mixed to ensure the yeast is well distributed throughout the flour.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Pour in the warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture. Stir continuously until a smooth and elastic dough forms. The dough should be slightly tacky but manageable.
  3. Let rise: Lightly oil a large round bowl to prevent sticking, then place the dough inside and loosely cover it with greased plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Place the bowl in a warm spot to let the dough rise until it doubles in size, usually about 1 to 1½ hours.
  4. Shape dough: Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release excess air. Divide the dough evenly into 6 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a round ball shape and transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  5. Second rise: Using a serrated knife, score a small ‘X’ on top of each dough ball to help with expansion. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap or foil and allow the dough balls to rise again until they become puffy, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the bread bowls.
  7. Brush with egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the dough balls with this mixture to achieve a shiny, golden crust.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the bread bowls turn golden brown and sound hollow when gently tapped on the bottom.
  9. Cool and hollow: Remove the bread bowls from the oven and let them cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Once cooled, carefully cut the top off each bread bowl with a serrated knife and scoop out the soft inner bread to create a hollow cavity, ready to be filled with your favorite soup or stew.

Notes

  • Make sure the water is warm but not hot, ideally between 100–115°F, to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Using instant yeast eliminates the need to proof it beforehand, saving time.
  • Covering with greased plastic wrap prevents the dough from sticking during rising phases.
  • The egg wash gives the bread a lovely golden and glossy finish but can be omitted or replaced with milk for a different crust texture.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute the egg wash with olive oil brushed on top before baking.
  • These bread bowls are best eaten the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Adjust rising time depending on ambient temperature; warmer environments speed up fermentation.

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