Description
Impress your guests with these delightful Clover-Shaped Bread Bowls that are perfect for serving soups or dips. These mini bread bowls are not only delicious but also add a festive touch to any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. Stir in olive oil, salt, and 3 1/2 cups of flour. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes, adding the remaining flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Rise and Shape: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Punch down the dough and divide it into four equal balls. Arrange the balls closely together on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a clover shape. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the dough with beaten egg and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Serve: Let the bread cool slightly before hollowing out the center of each section to use as bread bowls for soup or dip.
Notes
- For a rustic touch, sprinkle sesame seeds or coarse salt on top before baking.
- This bread can be made a day ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
