Monday, September 10, 2007

Bread Bowls

1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. warm water
2 Tbps. Olive oil or vegetable oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 cups bread flour
2 ½ tsp. active dry yeast

In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order as listed. Select “dough” setting (check after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of water or flour if needed. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into fourths; shape each into a ball. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 400 ° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut the top fourth off each roll; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a ¼-in. shell (discard bread or save for dipping into soup). Fill with chili, chowder or stew. Yield: 4 servings.

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