Warm and comforting bread bowls filled with your favorite soup

This recipe will guide you through making your own bread bowls that are soft on the inside and crusty on the outside. They are perfect for holding thick and hearty soups like clam chowder or broccoli cheese soup.

Ingredients

• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tsp sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it foams.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and vegetable oil.
3. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal parts. Shape each part into a ball and place on a baking sheet.
6. Cover with a damp towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the bread bowls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Let them cool slightly before cutting the tops off and hollowing out the insides to make room for soup.

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