Panera Bread Bowls (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 2 hours 45 minutes👥 4 bread bowls servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Panera Bread Bowls (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
380
Protein
12g
Carbs
71g
Fiber
3g

Health Benefits

Gut Health6/10
Anti-Inflammatory5/10
Blood Sugar Control4/10

Ingredients

  • •- 4½ cups bread flour
  • •- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • •- 1½ cups warm water (110-115°F)
  • •- 2 tbsp sugar
  • •- 2 tbsp olive oil
  • •- 1½ tsp salt
  • •- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. 11. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. 22. Add olive oil, salt, and 4 cups flour to yeast mixture.
  3. 33. Knead 8-10 minutes by hand (or 5-6 minutes with stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
  4. 44. First rise: Cover and let rise 60-90 minutes until doubled.
  5. 55. Punch down and divide into 4 equal portions.
  6. 66. Shape into tight rounds (boules). Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. 77. Second rise: Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
  8. 88. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place empty pan on bottom rack.
  9. 99. Score top of loaves with X pattern. Brush with egg wash.
  10. 1010. Pour 1 cup hot water in empty pan for steam.
  11. 1111. Bake 25-30 minutes until deep golden brown.
  12. 1212. Cool completely before cutting tops and hollowing.