Pumpkin Bread Bowl

Directions

1. 1
   Pinch off a small piece of dough to use for a stem.
2. 2
   Form this into a cone shape.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Shape dough into a round ball.
5. 5
   With a knife, slash the ball from top to bottom (1/2 inch deep) 6 times to imitate pumpkin sections.
6. 6
   Using your finger or a knife handle, press a deep hole into the top of the bowl down to the base.
7. 7
   Insert the stem piece into the hole.
8. 8
   Place on a sprayed baking sheet and brush with egg.
9. 9
   Cover with plastic wrap ant let rise until double.
10. 10
    Remove wrap and bake at 350F 20-30 minutes.
11. 11
    Let cool, then slice and scoop out the top of the pumpkin and fill with stew or soup.
12. 12
    For 2 smaller pumpkin bowls, cut dough in half widthwise and follow instructions above.