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Easy Homemade Bread Bowls

March 15, 2018 63 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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With only a handful of ingredients, this Easy Homemade Bread Bowl recipe is simple, tasty, and freezes well. Fill with your favorite soup, like Broccoli Cheddar, and dinner is served!

With only a handful of ingredients, this Easy Homemade Bread Bowl recipe is simple, tasty, and freezes well. Fill with your favorite soup, like Broccoli Cheddar, and dinner is served!

Instant Pot Potato Soup makes a great filling for these Easy Homemade Bread Bowls which are made with only a handful of ingredients. These Easy Homemade Bread Bowls are perfect for when you want to indulge at home, and not break the bank at a restaurant. Pair this delicious homemade bread bowl with some hearty soup, and you have a winning meal! I love using them for Hamburger Soup or Loaded Cauliflower Soup also!

With only a handful of ingredients, this Easy Homemade Bread Bowl recipe is simple, tasty, and freezes well. Fill with your favorite soup, like Broccoli Cheddar, and dinner is served!

How to make the Easy Homemade Bread Bowl recipe:

  • Using a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, add warm water and sprinkle in yeast. Let the yeast dissolve for a few minutes until yeast becomes foamy (You only have to do this step if you are using regular yeast, not fast acting. If you are using fast acting, just sprinkle it in the water and move to next step, no waiting needed). Add butter, sugar, and salt, then mix well.
  • On the lowest speed, slowly add the flour until completely combined. Remove paddle attachment and insert the dough hook. On a medium/high setting, ‘knead’ the dough for 4-5 minutes or until smooth. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, then cover with a damp kitchen towel. Let the bread sit for 45 minutes in a warm dry place.
  • Remove the towel and punch the dough down in the center. Remove from the bowl and cut into 6 even sections. Form each section into a small ball. Place the dough balls on a lightly greased baking sheet, a few inches apart. Cover loosely with damp towel, and allow to rise again for 40 minutes.
  • Brush an egg wash all over the tops and sides of the bread bowls, then sprinkle with your favorite herbs. I like oregano and thyme.
  • Place in a preheated (400 degrees) oven, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and brush again with the egg wash. Place back in oven and bake 10-15 additional minutes, or until tops are browned and slightly crisped. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
With only a handful of ingredients, this Easy Homemade Bread Bowl recipe is simple, tasty, and freezes well. Fill with your favorite soup, like Broccoli Cheddar, and dinner is served!

Once the bread bowls have cooled off, you can cut a pocket out of the top center, and then pour the soup into the bread bowl. 

Soup ideas for the Bread Bowls:

  • Hamburger Soup
  • Healthy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup (vegetarian and meat option)
  • Instant Pot Potato Soup (with bacon and cheese)
  • Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Soup (low carb)
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup (Crock Pot)
  • Instant Pot Roasted Red Pepper Soup
  • Skinny Cheesy Enchilada Soup
  • Loaded Vegetable & Wild Rice Soup

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4.97 from 26 votes
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Easy Homemade Bread Bowl Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
rising time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

With only a handful of ingredients, this Easy Homemade Bread Bowl recipe is simple, tasty, and freezes well. Fill with your favorite soup, like Broccoli Cheddar, and dinner is served!

Servings: 6 bread bowls
Ingredients
  • 2 cups warm water, + 4 TBS water
  • 2 packages active dry yeast or 4 1/2 tsp fast acting yeast
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 TBS granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 6 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 egg white
Instructions
  1. Using a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, add warm water and sprinkle in yeast. Let dissolve for a few minutes until yeast becomes foamy (You only have to do this step if you are using regular yeast, not fast acting. If you are using fast acting, just sprinkle it in the water and move to next step, no waiting needed).
  2. Add melted butter, sugar and salt and mix until combined. Gradually add flour.
  3. Once combined, allow your mixer to knead the dough for about 5 minutes (you could do this by hand if you weren’t using a mixer).
  4. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  5. Punch dough down, and divide into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 4 inch round loaf. Place loaves on lightly greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover with damp towel and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 35 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, beat together egg white and 1 tablespoon water; lightly brush the loaves with half of this egg wash. Sprinkle with any seasonings you may like (I use thyme and oregano).
  7. Bake in preheated oven (400 degrees F) for 15 minutes, remove, and brush with remaining egg mixture, and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until golden. Cool on wire racks.
  8. To make bowls: Cut a 1/2 inch thick slice from top of each loaf; scoop out centers, leaving 3/4-inch-thick shells. Fill bread bowls with hot soup and serve immediately.
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  1. Allyson says

    January 6, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    that would be helpful wouldn’t it? 400 degrees!

    Reply
  2. Victoria says

    March 15, 2018 at 7:30 am

    I was just talking to my husband about trying my hand at making these today! I cant wait to try this out!

    Reply
    • Victoria says

      March 15, 2018 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      Hi Allyson,

      I finally got around to making those bread bowls and they came out perfect!

      -Victoria

      Reply
  3. Beth @ The First Year Blog says

    March 15, 2018 at 7:30 am

    5 stars
    Dang girl, come make dinner at my house!

    Reply
  4. Cindy Eikenberg says

    March 15, 2018 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    Allyson, these look wonderful – I’ll bet they would fabulous filled with chili, too. I’d really love to try these! Thanks so much for sharing and pinned!

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      March 15, 2018 at 7:45 am

      Thanks so much, Cindy! They really are delicious and it’s the perfect time of the year for some comforting bread bowls!

      Reply
  5. Kim says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:00 am

    These bread bowls look delicious! I’m pinning for later. 🙂

    Reply
  6. carol says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:00 am

    5 stars
    Tried this today–absolutely delicious and very easy!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. swood97 says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:01 am

    Pinned it to my Bread board. I will certainly give this a try. Bread bowls, soups, stews, and chili all go great with this winter weather!

    Reply
  8. Kelly says

    March 15, 2018 at 9:00 am

    Love these bread bowls, they look wonderful! I love making bread too but need to try making these cute bread bowls and soup, thanks for sharing Allyson 🙂

    Reply
  9. Erin says

    March 15, 2018 at 9:58 am

    The broccoli cheddar sounds delicious!

    Reply
  10. Catherine Lee says

    March 15, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    Broccoli cheese soup in any easy edible breadbowl = awesome in my world! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  11. Demeter says

    March 15, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Such a great way to serve soup! Pure comfort food!

    Reply
  12. Jen says

    March 15, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    I’ve always bought bread bowls but haven’t ever tried making them at home. Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to make them and try that broccoli and cheese soup!

    Reply
  13. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    This is such a great recipe!

    Reply
  14. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    March 17, 2018 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    These look adorable! Must try it!

    Reply
  15. Anna says

    March 17, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Bread bowls are so fun! I can’t wait to make these soon!

    Reply
  16. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    March 18, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    I love bread bowls when I’m out and about – can’t wait to try your recipe! I think the broccoli cheddar is my favorite!

    Reply
  17. Rosie says

    March 18, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    Wow does this ever look good! I love Tomato Basil, and it would be so good with BLT sandwiches! I love Great Value, it is my favorite brand better than name brands for both quality and price!

    Reply
  18. Tori says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:17 am

    I love a good carb vessel! I really think you nailed it with broccoli cheddar soup since that’s obviously the best soup

    Reply
  19. Samantha K says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    My all time favorite soup is French onion but broccoli cheese is a close second! I serve both with a big piece of crusty bread, yum! I’ll have to give these bread bowls a try!

    Reply
  20. Kelly Schaplowsky says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    Chicken noodle!

    Reply
  21. April Foltz says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Beer cheese soup is my favorite!

    Reply
  22. Sarah Collins says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:46 am

    Wow! This looks amazing! Unfortunately these soups aren’t available in my area but both the broccoli one and the tomato one you mentioned sound super yummy. I will have to keep my eyes open. In the meantime I would fill my bread bowl with some good old fashioned potato soup!

    Reply
  23. Amanda says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    I love broccoli and cheddar so much. I could eat it all winter long. I’m going tho have to try to make these bread bowls. Will have to see if I can make it gluten free I miss bread bowls.

    Reply
  24. Evelyn says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite is potato soup!

    Reply
  25. Candice Gerber says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite soup is my grandmother’s potato soup. But I’m going to try the broccoli cheddar for sure!

    Reply
  26. Shannon McMahon says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    This looks delicious! I think I’d have a tough time choosing between Great Value’s loaded baked potato soup and broccoli cheddar soup, so I’d need to make two.

    Reply
  27. Rachel Irizarry says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    These look amazing! My favorite creamy potato would be insane in here!!

    Reply
  28. Julie says

    March 19, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious! My favorite soup is a creamy chicken noodle!

    Reply
  29. Emily says

    March 19, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Yummmyyy

    Reply
  30. Jamie Pfent says

    March 19, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    Creamy tomato soup is my all-time favorite.

    Reply
  31. Ashley Riser says

    March 19, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    A homemade chicken noodle or potato soup are my favorites!

    Reply
  32. Sarah Muder says

    March 19, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    There’s a great value chicken and dumpling soup that is the BEST. I am in love with chicken and dumpling anything and it’s so much cheaper than the name brand.

    Reply
  33. Allie Kirchherr says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    Definitely broccoli cheddar!

    Reply
  34. Alexa Sandella says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    POTATO SOUP IS THE BOMB.COM

    Reply
  35. Jennifer Davis says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    FRENCH onion and broccoli cheddar are my favorites! I Cant pick just one lol!

    Reply
  36. Marina says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delightfully awesome. Everything is better in a bread bowl.

    Reply
  37. Karen says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    Broccoli cheddar

    Reply
  38. Jennifer says

    March 20, 2018 at 12:30 am

    Cheddar broccoli…extra cheesy!

    Reply
  39. Julie Edwards says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:19 am

    5 stars
    Clam chowder or broc cheddar!

    Reply
  40. Lisa says

    March 20, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Those bread bowls look amazing. I think I’ll try them and fill with my favorite split pea with ham soup.

    Reply
  41. Tess Owen says

    March 20, 2018 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Clam chowder is my favourite, or a good split pea soup (Canadian specialty)!

    Reply
  42. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    This is such an amazing idea! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  43. Maria says

    June 1, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! I just made this and it was perfect! Super easy to follow and turned out delicious! I think bread bowls will be a new thing for us now! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      June 2, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      You are welcome! I am glad you loved them as much as we do, they are a staple around here!

      Reply
  44. Neya says

    July 7, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    I’m in the process of making these to go with my outback clam chowder. I can tell the dough is more sense than my regular bread recipe, but I’m going that is too help it hold its shape while in the oven. I can’t wait to see the end result!

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      July 9, 2018 at 11:54 am

      How did they come out? I hope you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  45. Pamela says

    September 29, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    This was such an easy bread bowl. I would recommend having a stand mixer, though, or some admirable upper body strength! The dough is a stiff dough, but it rises beautifully. If you have a dehydrator, take out all the shelves and turn it to 110 degrees and proof your dough in it. Flawless. The outside of the bowl had that nice hard crust, while the inside was beautifully soft. I will make these again and again!

    Reply
  46. Christine says

    January 11, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    Made these today to go with Chili! Super easy! I have not baked them yet. Can I do a reg egg wash?

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      January 13, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      Yeah sure!

      Reply
  47. Ari says

    March 21, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    4 stars
    Although this recipe made nice loaves, they are so small! To have enough soup I’d need to refill the bowls. The bread itself tastes pretty good and is light, but next time I would make three or four bowls out of the dough instead of six

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      March 21, 2019 at 11:30 pm

      You can feel free to make them into however many bowls you’d like! I like to keep it in one serving portions otherwise I can’t control myself! Enjoy!

      Reply
  48. Cathy Korton says

    November 7, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    I made these and they turn out perfect. Making them again today. I shared 2 with my sister and frooze 2 and had the broccoli cheese soup in the other 2. They do freeze beautyfully. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      November 12, 2019 at 12:43 am

      So happy you loved them!

      Reply
  49. Brandie says

    December 7, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Can I use all purpose flour?

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      December 9, 2019 at 1:12 pm

      Yes, but I recommend bread flour 🙂

      Reply
  50. Peter Dusan says

    December 12, 2019 at 9:38 am

    I tried this and couldn’t get the balls to rise vertically. Any advice?

    Reply
  51. Jamie says

    June 20, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    can I use normal flour?

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      June 22, 2020 at 11:20 am

      bread flour is going to be a better option for this recipe.

      Reply
  52. No thanks says

    December 13, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    Might I offer a few suggestions to simplify your recipe. Not to change it, just to simplify it.

    4 tbsp = 1/4 cup (so the water is 2 1/4 cups, rather than trying to measure out tablespoons of water)
    3 tsp = 1 tbsp (so you only have to measure the salt once)
    1/2 cup butter = 1 stick (I would add the comment about 1 stick, but leave the 1/2 cup for clarity)

    Reply
  53. Tay says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:49 am

    For butter, are you using salted or unsalted? Also, should the butter be freshly melted (hot) or let it cool a bit first (maybe to not kill the yeast?)

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      February 27, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      I am using unsalted butter. You can use the butter freshly melted or let it cool, I’ve done it both ways and haven’t had an issue as long as your yeast is fine. Happy cooking!

      Reply

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