Description
These adorable pumpkin-shaped bread bowls are perfect for serving your favorite soups or stews during the Halloween or fall season. Soft, golden, and festive, they add a cozy autumnal vibe to any meal!
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- Pretzel sticks (for pumpkin stems)
- Green food coloring (optional for stems)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Stir in olive oil and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough forms, about 7-10 minutes. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Pumpkins: Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a ball. To create the pumpkin shape, tie each dough ball loosely with kitchen twine, creating 8 sections to resemble a pumpkin. Be careful not to tie too tightly.
- Final Rise: Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush each dough ball with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add Stems: Once baked, cool slightly. Remove the twine, and insert a pretzel stick into the center of each bread bowl to resemble a pumpkin stem. Optionally, dip the pretzel sticks in green food coloring for a more realistic effect.
- Serve: Slice the top off each "pumpkin" and hollow out the center to create the bread bowl. Fill with your favorite soup or dip and enjoy!
Notes
- These bread bowls are best served warm and can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Use a serrated knife to gently cut the tops off without damaging the pumpkin shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Rising time: 1.5 hours | Cooking time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 7g