Homemade Bread Bowls Recipe

Valerie Boese

1 hour, 40 minutes DURATION

20 minutes COOK TIME

15 minutes PREP TIME

6 bowls SERVINGS

Directions

• Add all ingredients to bread machine, in order, according to your machine’s instructions. Run on dough cycle.
• Alternatively, mix dough by hand: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
• In a large bowl, combine melted butter, milk, and yeast mixture, and beat on low speed with a handheld mixer until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes.
• Add sugar, salt, and 1 cup whole-wheat flour, and mix on medium speed until well-blended, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Slowly add remaining flour in 1/2 cup increments, until all flour is added; dough will become stiff.
• Dump dough onto a lightly floured work surface, and knead for 6 to 8 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic and no longer sticky. Add flour to work surface if dough begins to stick.
• Place dough in a large greased bowl, turn one time, and cover with a dish towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• When dough is ready, divide equally into 6 balls. Roll out each ball to 1-1/2-inch thickness. Let dough rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer dough to a baking sheet, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden-brown.
• Once cool, hollow out the center of each bowl for soup. Save cut out bread for other uses, such as to make croutons.