ITALIAN BREAD BOWLS

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Recipe makes 8 bread bowls. They have a nice crusty outside which is perfect for soups in the winter. This recipe does scale down pretty easily to 4 bowls. Scaled recipe can be made in a 2 lb bread machine. Be sure to scale the instructions, too ;) Ready in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Bowls can be frozen for up to 1 month, if desired.

Provided by VelcrowMistress

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 8 Bread Bowls, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, oil and 4 cups flour to the yeast mixture; beat well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well with an electric mixer at medium speed after each addition.
  • When the dough has pulled together into a ball, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  • Punch dough down, and divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 4 inch round loaf. Place loaves on lightly greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 35 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, beat together egg white and 1 tablespoon water; lightly brush the loaves with half of this egg wash.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush with remaining egg mixture, and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until golden. Cool on wire racks.
  • To make bowls: Cut a 1/2 inch thick slice from top of each loaf; scoop out centers, leaving 3/4-inch-thick shells. Fill bread bowls with hot soup and serve immediately.

Sana Ullah
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These bread bowls are delicious! I love the way the bread soaks up the soup.


Shawn Smart
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I made these bread bowls for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make.


Reactor King
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These bread bowls are the perfect way to use up leftover soup. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Anjali Thakur
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I've never made bread before, but these bread bowls turned out great. They were so easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Malik Saqib
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Juma Geofrey Ochaya
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I'm not a huge fan of bread, but these bread bowls were amazing. They were so soft and fluffy on the inside and the crust was perfectly crispy.


Zach Miller
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These bread bowls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can fill them with whatever I want.


Farhad account
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I've made these bread bowls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect addition to any soup or stew.


Bandar Talal
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These bread bowls are delicious! I love the way the bread soaks up the soup.


Tshidiso Mogapi
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I made these bread bowls for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make.


Ahemd abdullah
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These bread bowls are the perfect way to use up leftover soup. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Hayden Bahe
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I've never made bread before, but these bread bowls turned out great. They were so easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Kim Dibyasha Kim
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Ava Hawkins
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I'm not a huge fan of bread, but these bread bowls were amazing. They were so soft and fluffy on the inside and the crust was perfectly crispy.


Zafer Zafer
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These bread bowls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can fill them with whatever I want.


Vuvu Mavo
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I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Kat Klaws
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These were delicious! I used a sourdough starter and they had a great tangy flavor.


Indra Basnet
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I've made these bread bowls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect addition to any soup or stew.


Shanika Douglas
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These bread bowls were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.