Bread Bowl Recipe: Easy and Delicious Comfort Food for All
A hearty and comforting bread bowl recipe that’s perfect for dipping soups or fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a round ball and place on a baking sheet.
- Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a crispy crust, bake the bread bowls on a pizza stone.
- Serve warm with your favorite soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg