How to Make Bread Bowls with a Great Recipe

Want to make dinner extra special tonight? Try these easy homemade bread bowls! They’re perfect for filling with your favorite soup or stew. And guess what? You can use them for dips and sauces too!

We enjoy these bread bowls especially with our Beef and Butternut Squash Stew and Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Pumpkin Soup!

I love serving our soup or chili’s in a fun way, and I am often asked how to make bread bowls. This recipe is always my go-to recipe for that. It’s fairly simple and while it does have a rising period, it’s not as bad as some breads.

Why We Love This Bread Bowl Recipe

You’re going to love these homemade bread bowls because:

• They’re fun! Eating soup out of a bread bowl is way more fun than using a regular bowl. It’s like a two-in-one meal!
• They’re easy to make! Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a master baker to make these. The recipe is super simple.
• They’re delicious! The bread bowl itself is yummy, and it soaks up all the delicious flavors of your soup.
• They’re versatile! You can use them for all kinds of things, like chili, chowder, dips, or even just plain butter.

Give them a try, and you’ll see why everyone loves them!

Can I add Herbs or Spices to the Bread Bowls?

Oh, you want to take those bread bowls to the next level? I hear you! Here are some ideas for adding flavor to your bread bowl dough:

Herbs:

• Classic Italian: A mix of oregano, basil, and thyme will give you that warm, Italian flavor.
• Rosemary: Rosemary adds a woodsy, fragrant flavor that’s perfect for fall.
• Thyme: Thyme has a slightly lemony flavor that goes well with lots of different soups.  

Spices:

• Garlic powder: Garlic powder adds a savory punch.
• Onion powder: Onion powder adds a subtle sweetness.
• Paprika: Paprika adds a smoky flavor and a touch of color.  

Other ideas:

• Cheese: Grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese adds a salty, cheesy flavor.
• Everything bagel seasoning: This blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, and onion is super tasty. This is one of our favorite additions!

Tips for adding flavor:

• Don’t overdo it: Start with small amounts of herbs and spices, and taste the dough as you go. You can always add more!
• Mix it in well: Make sure the herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Get creative: Experiment with different combinations of flavors to find your favorites!

Have fun experimenting and creating your own signature bread bowls!

Soup Recipes To Use with Bread Bowls

• Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
• The Best Chili Recipe
• Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
• Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Pumpkin Soup
• Turkey Biscuit Stew

Now that you know How to Make Bread Bowls, will you try it?

Recipe for Baked Bread Bowls

How to Make Bread Bowls with a Great Recipe

Nicole Cook

These cute little edible bread bowls compliment soups, chili’s and are perfect for dips and spreads as well. Serve some at your next meal.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizers, Snacks and Small Bite Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 5 bread bowls

Calories 668 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• .50 ounce active dry yeast
• 2½ cups lukewarm water 75-80 degrees
• 1 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 Tablespoons garlic powder or another seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6½ cups bread flour yes you can use regular all purpose flour, I just enjoy bread flour more
• 1 Tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 egg white
• 1 Tablespoons water

Instructions

 

• You’re going to start out by proofing the yeast. In a large bowl, pour the warm water, the yeast and the sugar and stir together. Let sit for 10 minutes or until foamy. Then you’ll know it’s ready. Now stir it all up really good. I’ve found that a chopstick actually works better than a spoon since the yeast is so sticky. Mix it really well.
• Now add the salt, the garlic powder, the oil and 3¼ cups of the flour to the yeast mixture and beat well.
• Now it’s time to stir in the remaining flour ½ cup at a time until it’s all in there. Beat well in between each addition.
• When the dough has finally pulled together, knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle the cornmeal on the sheet.
• Separate the dough into 5 equal round pieces of dough and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Cover the pan with a warm damp cloth and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, which takes about an hour or so.
• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
• In a small bowl, mix the egg white and the tablespoon of water together.
• Brush each bowl with the egg/water wash.
• You can also add any extra flavorings here – dried or fresh herbs, seasonings or parmesan.
• Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven.
• Cool them on wire racks.
• When you’re ready to make the bowls, cut a circle into the top of each of the loaves and scoop out the bread leaving about a ½-3/4 inch thick crust of bread.
• Fill the bread bowls with soup, chili or dip. Delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 124gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 953mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

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