What You Need to Know
A bread bowl is a round loaf of bread which has had the top cut off and a large portion of the middle hollowed out to create an edible bowl. They are often made out of sourdough bread or pumpernickel. They are typically larger than a roll but smaller than a full-sized loaf of bread.
Steps
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Clam chowder bread bowl (New England, USA): Provides edible vessel and absorbs broth
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Khachapuri (Georgia): Cheese-filled bread boat variation
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French onion soup bowl (France): Withstands prolonged broiling with cheese
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction