bread bowls.

Here’s a simple homemade Bread Bowls recipe 🍞🥣 — perfect for soup, chili, or stew.

Ingredients (makes 4 small bowls)

• 3½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1¼ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Activate yeast
   • Mix warm water and sugar in a bowl.
   • Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make dough
   • Add olive oil, salt, and flour.
   • Mix and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First rise
   • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
4. Shape bowls
   • Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal pieces.
   • Shape each into a tight round ball.
   • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Second rise
   • Cover lightly and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake
   • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
   • Bake 18–22 minutes until deep golden brown.
7. Cool & hollow
   • Cool completely.
   • Cut a circle from the top and hollow out the center, leaving thick walls.

Tips for sturdy bread bowls

• Use bread flour for stronger structure.
• Bake a few extra minutes for thicker crust.
• Brush tops with olive oil or butter right after baking for shine.

Serving ideas

• Clam chowder
• Broccoli cheddar soup
• Chili
• Creamy tomato soup

If you want, I can also give a sourdough bread bowl version or a no-knead overnight method 🍲