How to Make Bread Bowls from Frozen Dough

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This easy tutorial for making a bread bowl made from frozen bread dough is simple to make. This recipe makes 6 for $2.14; that’s just 36¢ per bowl! Check out the recipe video below! 

Enjoy your favorite soup in these Bread Bowls. Some of my favorites include Thick and Creamy Potato Soup, Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup, and this Creamy Vegetable Soup. 

Whoever came up with the idea of Bread Bowls deserves a place in a culinary hall of fame! They combine two of my favorite things: bread and soup, to create an amazing meal. 

Beautiful and practical, these turn your favorite wintertime soup into a fun dining experience! Bread Bowls seem to make your meal a little more special. I know it will become a family favorite for years to come.

Bread Bowls from Frozen Bread

With this recipe hack, you will be eating soup out of bread bowls anytime you want. Because let’s be real, we do not always have time to make everything from scratch.

So if we can have some shortcuts here and there that produce the same result; I am all for it. This recipe is made with white bread dough, but feel free to mix and match dough types to complement your soup.

The key with these Bread Bowls is to plan ahead! This recipe takes very little active prep time but overall takes about 4-7 hours, depending on your dough thawing method. Let me show you how to make bread bowls from frozen bread dough!

Do bread bowls get soggy?

Bread bowls can get soggy if the soup sits in it for too long. I have found that the thicker and creamier soups do better in a bread bowl over a broth or thinner soup. 

How do you heat a bread bowl?

Bake the bread bowls at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. 

To reheat the bread when it has been stored at room temperature, place the bread in a 225 degree F oven until heated through, about 10-15 minutes. 

How do you eat a bread bowl?

Bread bowls are literally genius! Delicious and no bowls to wash? Sign me up folks! To eat one, use the cap of the bread bowl to dip in the soup.

Or if you love bread as much as me, just eat it. Then eat the soup with a spoon. Lastly, you can begin tearing pieces of the bread bowl from the outer edges and eat it until you finish it.

How do you reheat bread in a microwave?

There are three things to keep in mind when reheating bread in a microwave. First, it should be slightly moist to avoid drying it out.

Just use a damp paper towel and lay it on top of the bread. Next, cover it.

Cover the bread bowl with another paper towel. Lastly, keep the microwave power low. Microwave it at 30-50% power for one minute. 

How to Make Bread Bowls Recipe:

STEP ONE: First, loosely cover the dough with plastic wrap, and thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for about 5-6 hours. The dough should be thawed but still cold. 

STEP TWO: Next, shape each 1-pound chunk of dough into 3 equal balls, and space them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a silicone non-stick mat as I did.

STEP THREE: Then, brush each dough ball with the beaten egg. Lightly grease the plastic wrap and place loosely over the dough balls.

STEP FOUR: Let dough rise until doubled in size, and remove the plastic wrap. 

STEP FIVE: Then, bake until golden brown. Cool the bread until warm, and then cut off the top of each bread.

STEP SIX: Using your fingers, gently compress the bread’s sides and bottoms to create a larger well. Fill with your favorite soup or dip, and enjoy!

Cook’s Tools:

• baking sheet
• silicone baking mat
• wire rack

How much will this recipe cost?

RECIPE COST: $2.14

PER SERVING COST: $0.36

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using name brand products from grocery store websites. The recipe’s actual cost will vary depending on what your pantry is already stocked with and current grocery prices. 

• 2 pounds frozen bread dough – $2.04
• 1 large egg – $0.10

Soup and Dip Recipes Perfect for Bread Bowls:

• Chicken and Gnocchi Soup from Olive Garden
• Thick and Creamy Potato Soup
• Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
• Chicken Barley Soup
• Classic Tomato Soup with Basil 
• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Corn Chowder
• Creamy Vegetable Soup
• Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
• Shortcut Italian Wedding Soup
• Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
• Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
• Tuscan White Bean Soup
• Mexican Spinach Dip
• Secret Ingredient Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Whipped Feta Dip
• Homemade French Onion Dip
• Philly Cheesesteak Dip
• Loaded Bacon Ranch Dip Recipe