Comments on: Homemade Bread Bowl Recipe: Perfect for Soup

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:13:09 +0000

In reply to Adriane. Thank you so much, Adriane! I'm so glad that you enjoyed them and stopped by with your great comment!

By: Adriane

Adriane — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:15:51 +0000

Simple directions, beautiful bread bowls at the finish. I’m using this for bread bowl chili mac and it’s a perfect compliment.

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:16:02 +0000

In reply to CindyS.. Hi Cindy, thanks for your comment. Gumbo in this bowl would be amazing as would adding herbs. Reasons for the bread being dense are many. Did you use a mixer? I really recommend it because it helps the gluten develop. You can try using less flour as well. Also, make sure to let it rise properly. I hope these tips help but if you have any issues, let me know.

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:11:31 +0000

In reply to Robin. Oh heavens, Robin. I had to go back to my recipe chicken scratches and added the times. Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention.

By: CindyS.

CindyS. — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:55:29 +0000

I have tried this and it is a very dense bread. That being said the flavor was good, I will probably try adding some herbs to it next time for a different flavor profile. I really liked it, it did make a lot. I am wondering if I could cut down on the amount of flour to make it a little lighter. We scooped out quite a bit of the inside to make room for the gumbo we served in them. The inside didn’t go to waste we used it to make croutons for the salad we had with the gumbo!

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:04:59 +0000

Is there an approximate rising time for the first rise in step 9?