Description
Bread bowls are the ultimate comfort food, offering a crusty exterior that holds warm, savory fillings. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy bread bowl recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate your meal. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create deliciously hearty bowls ready to be filled with your favorite soups or dips. Get ready to enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as you craft these culinary vessels of joy!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil; mix until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and divide into equal portions; shape into balls and flatten slightly to form bowls.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before cutting off tops and scooping out some interior to create space for filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg