MINI CHEDDAR BREAD BOWLS

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These golden, cheesy bread "bowls" are a fun and delicious way to serve homemade soup. Try toasting the bread before ladling soup into it. -Angela Carlisle, De Mossville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10 mini bread bowls.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the sugar, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes while slowly adding cheese and oregano. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 10 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place balls 3 in. apart on two greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., Cut a thin slice off the top of bread. Hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Return to oven for 5 minutes to toast bread bowl before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.