Bread Bowls Recipe

How to make it

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• Measure warm water into large bowl.
• Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
• Add salt, sugar, oil and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth.
• Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
• Turn out onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Place dough in bowl that has been lightly coated with nonstick spray, turning to grease top.
• Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Grease outside of 12 (10-ounce) custard cups or oven-proof bowls of similar size.
• Punch dough down; divide into 12 pieces.
• Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Spread each piece into a circle about 6-inches in diameter.
• Place over outside of bowl, working dough with hands until it fits.
• Set bowls, dough side up, on baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick spray.
• Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Combine egg and milk; gently brush mixture on dough.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until golden brown.
• Using potholders, carefully remove the bowls.
• Set bread bowls open side up on baking pan; bake 5 minutes.
• Makes 12 servings.
• Note:
• For larger bowls, use oven-proof bowls that are approximately 6-inches in diameter.
• Divide dough into 6 portions.