Pumpkin Shaped Bread Bowl
My pumpkin shaped bread bowl is a Halloween treat without the elbow grease (or any tricks at play)! So simple to make with just 2 key ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1½ Cups Warm Water
For Shaping and Serving
- 12 Long Pieces Kitchen Twine oven-safe
- Oil for bowl and twine
Instructions
- Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Pour in warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for 3-5 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and springy when pressed.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until puffy.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth, tight ball.
- Cut 4 pieces of twine for each bread bowl. Coat twine with oil so it releases cleanly after baking.
- Arrange 4 pieces of twine so they cross in the center like a star, then place a dough ball in the middle. Bring the ends up around the dough and tie loosely at the top, dividing dough into 8 sections. Repeat for other dough balls.
- Transfer tied dough balls to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. While dough rises, preheat oven to 425°F. Place an empty oven-safe dish on the lower rack.
- Put bread bowls on the middle rack. Pour boiling water into the empty bottom dish and shut the oven door to create steam. Bake bread for 10 minutes. Then, remove the water bath and move the bread bowls to the lower rack. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
- Let bread bowls cool until comfortable to touch. Cut twine and peel away from each bread. If desired, insert a small cinnamon stick into the top of each bread to make a pumpkin stem.
- Cut a circle around the top of each bread bowl to create a lid. Remove the lid and hollow out the bread from the center. Serve and enjoy with your choice of filling.
Notes
- Don’t skip the second rise: It’s essential for your bread bowls to develop their structure.
- Check your yeast: Double-check that your yeast is active before you use it to avoid disappointment later down the line.
Nutrition
Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 132gProtein: 18gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 785mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 8mg
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