Crusty Italian Bread Bowls
Crusty Italian Bread Bowls boast a shattering golden crust with a soft, airy crumb that’s ideal for ladling in creamy chowders, robust chili, or stews. Their sturdy shape holds up to hot, saucy fillings while adding a warm, freshly baked aroma to the table. Serve for cozy weeknight dinners or a casual gathering where guests can fill their own bowls.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crusty Italian Bread Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 1/2 cups warm water. Let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, lightly grease a large bowl. Lightly grease two baking sheets and dust them with cornmeal. Set aside.
- 4
Add 4 cups flour, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined after each addition.
- 5
When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place the dough in the greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
- 6
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 4-inch round loaf; place four loaves on each prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 35 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 8
Whisk egg white and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Brush half of the egg wash over the loaves.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush the loaves again with the remaining egg wash and continue baking until golden brown, 10 to 15 more minutes. Cool on wire racks.
- 10
Create bread bowls by slicing a 1/2-inch-thick piece from the top of each loaf. Scoop out the center bread, leaving a 3/4-inch-thick shell.
- 11
Fill the bread bowls with hot soup and serve right away.
- Calories 458.46 kcal High 23%
- Protein 12.27 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 89.37 g 33%
- Total Fat 3.54 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 30.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.57 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 3.21 g --
- Added Sugars 3.11 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 1.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 5.61 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 11.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crusty Italian Bread Bowls is an Italian side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 458.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crusty Italian Bread Bowls?
- It is an Italian bread recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or snack.
- What is Crusty Italian Bread Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, Egg Whites, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crusty Italian Bread Bowls?
- About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 458.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crusty Italian Bread Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Crusty Italian Bread Bowls healthy?
- Crusty Italian Bread Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 458.46 calories and 12.27 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.11 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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