How do I get the perfect bread bowl for my pho?

Master the art of bread making with our step-by-step guide to creating the perfect vessel for your 'Pho in a Bread Bowl'. Get ready to soak up all the deliciousness!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I get the perfect Bread Bowl for my Pho. Items include: all-purpose flour warm water sugar active dry yeast melted butter salt

all-purpose flour 3 cups
warm water 1 and 1/4 cups
sugar 2 tablespoons
active dry yeast 2 teaspoons
melted butter 2 tablespoons
salt 1 and 1/2 teaspoons

Take note
Be warned, making bread bowls for your Pho may result in a serious addiction to this scrumptious combo. Proceed with caution and keep your taste buds prepared for an explosion of flavor!

1

Gather Your Ingredients

To make your perfect bread bowl, you'll need: 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/4 cups of warm water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and a pinch of love (optional, but highly recommended).

2

Mix and Knead the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and give it a gentle stir. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until foamy. Now, add the melted butter, salt, and flour. Mix everything together until a dough forms. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.

3

Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. Take this time to daydream about the amazing Pho you're about to enjoy in your homemade bread bowl.

4

Shape and Bake the Bread Bowl

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Punch down the risen dough to release any air bubbles. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Bake the bread bowls for approximately 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

5

Serve and Enjoy

Allow the bread bowls to cool for a few minutes. Once they are cool enough to handle, carefully slice off the top of each bread bowl and hollow out the center, leaving about a 1-inch thick bread shell. Ladle your piping hot Pho into the bread bowl, making sure to soak up all the flavors. Don't forget to enjoy the bread bowl as you eat your delicious Pho! It's the perfect edible vessel to enhance your soup experience.