Lightly grease or line with parchment, 2 large baking sheets; set aside.

Cut loaf crosswise into 4 equal pieces. With lightly floured hands, shape each dough piece into a ball. Place 2 balls on each sheet pan with plenty of space to triple in size. Brush dough with melted butter or olive oil. Let rise in warm area until tripled in size. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan immediately to cool on wire rack. To make chili or clam chowder bowls, slice off tops of bread bowls and hollow by pinching bread out with fingers. Toast bowl and top by placing in oven or under broiler. Fill with heated chili or chowder, top with toppings if desired.