Sourdough Bread Bowl

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Cornmeal - For dusting
• All-purpose flour - 3 1/2 to 4 cups
• Salt - 2 teaspoons
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Warm water - 1 1/2 cups
• Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 teaspoons

Let's Get Started

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Add salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Punch dough down; return to bowl. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
5. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a round loaf. Place on greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 500° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cut a thin slice off the top of bread. Hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Fill with hot soup.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Bread
• Prep Time: 180 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 320
• Fat: 1g
• Carbs: 66g
• Protein: 12g
• Sodium: 590mg
• Sugar: 1g