Easy Bread Bowl

• Vegan

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 package Instant or rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Olive oil

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Water

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Ingredients

• 4 1/3 cup all purpose flour, plus extra for kneading and dusting
• 1 package instant or rapid rise yeast (2 1/4 tsp if measuring from bulk)
• 1 TBSP kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups very warm water (not hot water, about 120F)
• olive oil for greasing the bowl

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast and the salt. Add the warm water to the bowl and stir until combined.
• Knead the dough in the bowl until it forms together in a ball.
• Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour, and knead the dough for about 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can do this in a stand mixer fit with the dough hook attachment at medium-high speed for about 5 minutes.
• Grease a clean bowl with oil, and place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Gently deflate the dough by pressing in the center. Place the dough on a clean work surface and cut it into 4 equal pieces.
• Shape the dough into bowls by pulling down on the edges then rolling the dough under your hand to seal the seam on the bottom (see the video for a demonstration). Place the shaped bowls on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and cover with a towel to rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat your oven to 425F.
• Lightly dust the bowls with flour and use a sharp knife to slash the top of the bowls with an X pattern. Bake at 425F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crusty.
• Let the bread cool slightly. Use a pairing knife to cut a circle out of the top of the bowls. Use a spoon to scoop out some of the extra bread so that you have enough room in the bowl for soup. Reserve the bread for dipping.
• Unused bowls can be cooled completely, wrapped well in plastic wrap and stored in the freezer. Rewarm in a 325F oven until heated through.