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Bread Bowl[edit]

A bread bowl is a type of bread that has been hollowed out to create an edible container. It is commonly used to serve soups, stews, and dips. Bread bowls are a popular choice for serving dishes that benefit from the absorption of flavors by the bread, enhancing the overall dining experience.

History[edit]

The concept of using bread as a vessel for food dates back centuries. In medieval Europe, trenchers, which were thick slices of stale bread, were used as plates. These trenchers absorbed the juices and flavors of the food placed upon them, and were often consumed after the meal. The modern bread bowl is a more refined version of this concept, designed specifically to hold liquid dishes.

Preparation[edit]

Bread bowls are typically made from sourdough, rye, or other sturdy types of bread that can hold their shape when hollowed out. The process involves cutting off the top of the loaf, removing the interior crumb, and leaving a thick crust to form the bowl. The removed bread can be used as a lid or served alongside the dish.

Uses[edit]

Bread bowls are versatile and can be used to serve a variety of dishes:

Soups: Commonly served soups include clam chowder, tomato soup, and broccoli and cheese soup.
Stews: Hearty stews such as beef stew or chili con carne are often served in bread bowls.
Dips: Bread bowls can also be used to serve dips like spinach and artichoke dip or cheese fondue.

Variations[edit]

Different cultures have their own variations of the bread bowl:

In Poland, a popular dish is żurek, a sour rye soup often served in a bread bowl.
In Taiwan, a dish known as "棺材板" (guān cái bǎn), or "coffin bread," is a thick slice of bread hollowed out and filled with a creamy stew.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Bread bowl''' is a type of [[bread]] that is hollowed out and filled with a variety of dishes such as [[soup]], [[chili]], [[stew]], or [[dip]]. The concept of the bread bowl is believed to have originated in the [[Middle Ages]], where thick, hard bread was used as a serving vessel for stews and porridge.
+== Bread Bowl ==
-==History==
+A '''bread bowl''' is a type of [[bread]] that has been hollowed out to create an edible container. It is commonly used to serve [[soups]], [[stews]], and [[dips]]. Bread bowls are a popular choice for serving dishes that benefit from the absorption of flavors by the bread, enhancing the overall dining experience.
-The use of bread as a bowl or plate has been documented in many cultures throughout history. In the Middle Ages, a thick, hard bread known as a [[trencher (tableware)|trencher]] was used as a plate for meats and stews. After the meal, the trencher could be eaten, given to the poor, or fed to dogs. The modern bread bowl, with its softer, edible bread, is a more recent innovation.
-==Preparation==
+[[File:Clam_Chowder.JPG|Clam chowder in a bread bowl|thumb|right]]
-To prepare a bread bowl, a round loaf of bread is typically used. The top of the loaf is cut off and the inside is hollowed out, leaving a thick shell of bread. The removed bread can be served on the side or used to make [[breadcrumbs]] or [[croutons]]. The hollowed-out loaf is then filled with a dish such as soup or dip. The top of the loaf can be replaced as a lid, or it can be left off.
-==Variations==
+== History ==
-There are many variations of the bread bowl. In [[San Francisco]], a popular version is the clam chowder bread bowl, where [[clam chowder]] is served in a hollowed-out [[sourdough]] loaf. In [[Germany]], a bread bowl known as a ''brottöpfchen'' is filled with a variety of dishes, including [[goulash]] and [[beer cheese]].
-==See also==
+The concept of using bread as a vessel for food dates back centuries. In medieval Europe, trenchers, which were thick slices of stale bread, were used as plates. These trenchers absorbed the juices and flavors of the food placed upon them, and were often consumed after the meal. The modern bread bowl is a more refined version of this concept, designed specifically to hold liquid dishes.
-* [[List of bread dishes]]
-* [[List of soups]]
-* [[List of stews]]
-==References==
+== Preparation ==
-<references />
-[[Category:Bread dishes]]
+Bread bowls are typically made from [[sourdough]], [[rye bread|rye]], or other sturdy types of bread that can hold their shape when hollowed out. The process involves cutting off the top of the loaf, removing the interior crumb, and leaving a thick crust to form the bowl. The removed bread can be used as a lid or served alongside the dish.
-[[Category:Food serving utensils]]
-{{food-stub}}
+== Uses ==
-<gallery>
-File:Clam_Chowder.JPG|Clam Chowder
+Bread bowls are versatile and can be used to serve a variety of dishes:
-</gallery>
-<gallery>
+* '''Soups''': Commonly served soups include [[clam chowder]], [[tomato soup]], and [[broccoli and cheese soup]].
-File:Porcini_mushroom_soup_in_breadbowl_poland_2010.JPG|Porcini mushroom soup in a bread bowl
+* '''Stews''': Hearty stews such as [[beef stew]] or [[chili con carne]] are often served in bread bowls.
-File:Clam_Chowder.JPG|Clam chowder in a bread bowl
+* '''Dips''': Bread bowls can also be used to serve dips like [[spinach and artichoke dip]] or [[cheese fondue]].
-</gallery>
+[[File:Porcini_mushroom_soup_in_breadbowl_poland_2010.JPG|Porcini mushroom soup in a bread bowl|thumb|left]]
+== Variations ==
+Different cultures have their own variations of the bread bowl:
+* In [[Poland]], a popular dish is [[żurek]], a sour rye soup often served in a bread bowl.
+* In [[Taiwan]], a dish known as "棺材板" (guān cái bǎn), or "coffin bread," is a thick slice of bread hollowed out and filled with a creamy stew.
+[[File:棺材板.jpg|Coffin bread from Taiwan|thumb|right]]
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Soup]]
+* [[Bread]]
+* [[Sourdough]]
+* [[Rye bread]]
+* [[Clam chowder]]
+{{Portal|Food}}
+[[Category:Breads]]
+[[Category:Food and drink]]
+[[Category:Serving and dining]]