Super easy bread bowl for dip is made to look like a royal coach. Perfect for a princess party, shower, or watching Bridgerton with your friends. You'll get lots of compliments!
The night before you will serve the dip slice a thin layer off of the top of the boule.
Pull out the bread, leaving a 1 inch thick wall.
Save the bread for breadcrumbs or whatever.
Allow the boule to stand uncovered overnight - this helps the soft bread inside to get a little crusty and it won't soak up so much dip when you fill it.
Shortly before serving toast 4 pieces of bread.
Carefully cut a large circle out of each for the wheels.
Toast the other 2 pieces of bread and cut out 2 small circles from each for the hubs.
Place the hollow boule on a platter.
Place a small circle on a large circle of toast and push a toothpick through the circles and attach them to the boule for wheels.
Place the horses at the "front" of the carriage.
Tie string around the horses and attach the ends to each side of the coach with toothpicks.
Add the dip to the hollowed out center.
Add parsley, chives, edible flowers or whatever you like as garnish.
Notes
Storage:Leftovers? Remove the dip from the bread bowl and refrigerate in an airtight container. Toss the bread - it will just get soggy.Tips:
You can bake hot dips right in the bread bowl - just be ready to tent the bowl with aluminum foil if the bread starts to brown too much.
Try using a dark rye bread for the wheels for more contrast.
Dips need to be thick enough that they don't soak through the bread. An olive oil dip won't work. Think cream cheese, sour cream, etc.