Homemade Bread Bowls

Ever since my kids were little, they loved to eat creamy soup in bread bowls.  I hadn't made bread bowls in a very long time.  We have had frigid weather which means soup weather and I thought I would surprise everyone and make them bread bowls.

This is a very easy recipe and comes together in no time at all:

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. water
• 2 T. yeast
• 1 T. sugar
• 3 1/2 c. to 4 1/2 c. bread flour
• 1 t. salt
• 1 T. butter, optional

Mix together water, yeast and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until yeast has dissolved and expanded.In a mixer, add 3 1/2 c. flour, salt and yeast. Mix together. Add the remaining cup of flour 1/4 cup at a time, mixing after each addition, until dough comes together and is not overly sticky. You may not need all of the flour. (I used 3-1/2 and added very little more.) Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.  Spritz the dough with water, cover and let dough rise for 30 minutes. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Place on a parchment covered baking sheet. Spray each roll with 2-3 mists of water from a spray bottle.  Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.  Bake at 500 degrees for 2 minutes. Spray with additional mists of water. Lower heat to 400 degrees and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown

 

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I made a big pot of creamy cheddar, potato, broccoli and cauliflower soup to go in the bowls.

Dip the lid in the soup as you eat it and then eat the bowls!