Bread Bowls

1/2 c. water
1 c. warm milk
2 T butter, melted
2T sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
4 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
1 egg, beaten

Combine milk, butter, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl and allow to sit until foamy. Whisk in 2 c. flour and salt for 2 min. Gradually add remaining 2 c. flour and stir until dough forms a ball.

Turn onto a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise 1 hour.Punch down and divide dough into 6 balls. Place on greased baking stones (cookie sheets), cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with beaten egg.

Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

YIELD: 6 bread bowls
1 BB = 8 WW points.