Deliciously Soft Bread Bowls
These Deliciously Soft Bread Bowls are perfect for serving soups, salads, or dips in a warm and inviting way. They have a golden, crisp crust that holds a soft and fluffy interior, making an ideal vessel for your favorite hearty dishes. This recipe utilizes a bread machine for a hassle-free approach to bread-making, ensuring consistent results every time. Just remember to adhere to the rising times; if left too long, the dough can flatten, which we want to avoid. With this recipe, you'll create delightful, edible bowls that will impress your family and friends during gatherings or cozy family dinners. Perfect for entertaining or a comforting night in, these bread bowls can elevate any meal into a culinary experience.
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Servings
200
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
warm water
1/2 cup (heated to about 110°F (43°C))
warm milk
1 cup (heated to about 110°F (43°C))
soft butter
2 tablespoons (should be room temperature)
flour
4 cups (all-purpose flour)
sugar
2 tablespoons (granulated sugar)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (fine sea salt)
active dry yeast
2 packages (ensure it's fresh for best results)
egg white
1 (beaten for brushing)
Instructions
1
Begin by gathering all your ingredients and placing them in your bread machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure to add in the warm water, warm milk, soft butter, flour, sugar, and salt in the specified order, ensuring the yeast is the last ingredient (not in contact with salt or liquid until the machine starts).
2
Select the dough cycle on your bread machine and start it. Allow the machine to knead and rise the dough according to its programmed settings.
3
Once the dough cycle is completed, flour a clean surface lightly. Turn out the dough from the bread machine onto the floured surface.
4
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Gently shape each portion into a round ball by pulling the edges toward the center and rotating it in your hands.
5
Carefully place the shaped dough balls onto a greased cookie sheet, ensuring they have enough space to rise.
6
Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise until they double in size, which should take about 30 minutes. Keep an eye on the time to prevent over-rising.
7
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
8
After the dough has risen, lightly brush the tops of the bread bowls with the beaten egg white for a beautiful gloss after baking.
9
Bake the bread bowls in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10
Once baked, remove the bread bowls from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly, then carefully cut off the top with a sharp knife and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of bread on all sides to serve as a sturdy bowl.
Nutrition Information
2g
Fat
40g
Carbs
5g
Protein
1.7g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Deliciously Soft Bread Bowls?
They are homemade edible vessels with a golden, crisp crust and a soft, fluffy interior, designed for serving soups, salads, or dips.
What is the main benefit of using a bread machine for this recipe?
The bread machine provides a hassle-free approach to bread-making and ensures consistent results every time.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to create 6 equal-sized bread bowl portions.
What type of flour should I use for these bread bowls?
The recipe calls for 4 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the ideal temperature for the water and milk?
Both the water and milk should be heated to approximately 110°F (43°C) to properly activate the yeast.
How much yeast is required for the dough?
The recipe requires 2 packages of active dry yeast for the best rising results.
What should be the state of the butter when adding it to the machine?
The butter should be soft and at room temperature.
In what order should ingredients be added to the bread machine?
Follow the manufacturer's instructions, generally starting with liquids, then flour, sugar, and salt, with yeast added last.
Why should the yeast not touch the salt or liquid initially?
Keeping the yeast separate until the cycle begins ensures it activates correctly during the kneading process.
Which bread machine setting is used for this recipe?
You should select the dough cycle on your bread machine to handle the kneading and first rise.
How do I prepare the surface for shaping the dough?
Lightly flour a clean surface before turning the dough out from the bread machine.
How do I shape the bread bowls?
Divide the dough into 6 portions and shape each into a round ball by pulling edges toward the center and rotating it.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
Yes, the bread bowls should be placed on a greased cookie sheet to prevent sticking.
How long is the second rise after shaping the bowls?
The shaped dough balls should rise for about 30 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
What happens if the dough rises for too long?
If left to rise too long, the dough can flatten, resulting in a less ideal shape for a bowl.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) before baking.
How do I get a glossy finish on the bread?
Lightly brush the tops of the risen dough balls with a beaten egg white before putting them in the oven.
How long do the bread bowls need to bake?
Bake the bowls for 20 to 25 minutes until they are golden brown.
How can I tell if the bread bowls are finished baking?
They should look golden brown and sound hollow when you tap them on the bottom.
When should I cut the bread bowls open?
Allow them to cool slightly after baking before cutting off the tops.
How do I hollow out the bread bowls properly?
Use a sharp knife to cut off the top and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of bread on the sides for stability.
What is the calorie count for one bread bowl?
Each bread bowl contains approximately 200 calories.
How much fat is in one serving?
Each bread bowl contains approximately 2 grams of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content per bowl?
There are 40 grams of carbohydrates in each bread bowl.
How much protein does each bowl provide?
Each bread bowl provides 5 grams of protein.
Is there fiber in these bread bowls?
Yes, each serving contains about 1.7 grams of fiber.
Can these bowls be used for cold dishes?
Yes, they are excellent for serving salads and dips as well as hot soups.
How much sugar is used in the dough?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
What kind of salt is recommended?
The recipe suggests 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt.
Can I make these without a bread machine?
While this recipe is optimized for a bread machine, you could knead the dough by hand, though it requires more manual effort.