Where to buy bread bowls in Toronto?

[torontoboy]

Hi - I'm looking to buy ready-made bread bowls (or bread rounds sizeable enough that I can cut off the top and dig out a bowl) in Toronto. I'm serving beef stew and I'd love to do it in a tasty, crusty bread bowl.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions as to which bakeries/stores I could try?

Thanks - I appreciate any help.

D.

[go4sherri]

The ACE olive loaf wold be great with stew served in it.

[torontoboy]

Thanks everyone!

[JamieK]

What about Ace's round calabrese? (photo at link)
http://www.acebakery.com/bread/calabr...

[farmgirl1836]

I recently bought a round pumpernickel bread at the Real Canadian Superstore at Dufferin & Steeles. It was very crusty on the outside and soft in the middle. It's the type of bread that you would use to put a spinach dip in.

[c oliver]

Do you have Costco nearby? Here in Calif. they have them, four to a bag I believe. Well, not already "bowled" but the round loaves.

[Tatai]

Health Bread (previously Open Window) on Eglinton just west of Bathurst has fabulous round-ish-shaped pumpernickel and rye breads. They're crusty, very good breads. They'd be perfect for your needs. I don't know if all Health Bread/Open Window bakeries have the same bread products.

You might also want to call in advance, because this store tends not to carry a huge amount of bread and often sells out of these particular breads by midday.

[torontoboy]

Thanks! I was hoping for more of a white style Italian or French loaf, but I'll def. check out Health Bread.

[iamafoodie]

Then just get yourself some large Kaiser rolls, cut off the tops and reserve them for service. Then hollow out the rolls leaving at least a 1/2 inch thickness of bread. Brush the insides with a mixture of Dijon and melted butter and bake for 10 minutes in a 375F oven. Voilla!

[Tatai]

In the same vein, Thuet "hamburger" rolls would be great, too. They're crusty, slightly salty and taste a bit like soft pretzels.