Panera Bread Classic Sourdough Bread Bowls (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 50 minutes👥 4 bread bowls servings❤️ Taste: /10
Panera Bread Classic Sourdough Bread Bowls (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Ingredients

  • •- 4 cups bread flour
  • •- 1½ cups warm water
  • •- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • •- 2 tsp sea salt
  • •- 1 tbsp olive oil
  • •- 1 tbsp cornmeal (for dusting)
  • •- 1 large egg white
  • •- 2 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. 11. Activate yeast by combining warm water and yeast in large mixing bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. 22. Gradually mix in bread flour and sea salt, kneading until smooth and elastic, approximately 10 minutes. Dough should feel soft and slightly tacky.
  3. 33. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover with damp kitchen towel. Allow to rise in warm environment until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
  4. 44. Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Shape each into round boule, creating tight surface tension.
  5. 55. Place shaped loaves on cornmeal-dusted baking sheet. Let rise second time, about 45 minutes.
  6. 66. Preheat oven to 425°F with pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside.
  7. 77. Score tops of loaves with sharp knife. Brush with egg wash for golden shine.
  8. 88. Bake until deep golden brown and crusty, about 25-30 minutes.
  9. 99. Cool completely before cutting bowl-shaped tops and hollowing centers.