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Outback Steakhouse Bread Recipe

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This homemade Outback Steakhouse Bread recipe delivers a rich, hearty bread with a slightly sweet and complex flavor profile thanks to the honey, molasses, cocoa powder, and whole wheat flour. Perfectly soft with a tender crumb and a golden crust, this bread is ideal for serving warm with butter as a comforting side or snack.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups warm water (110°F or 43°C)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2-3 cups bread flour

Other

  • Cornmeal (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Combine Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the warm water, vegetable oil, honey, and molasses until thoroughly combined to create the base liquid mixture for the dough.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl and mix on slow speed until just combined. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquids completely.
  3. Knead the Dough: With the mixer on slow speed, gradually add the active dry yeast and then add 1 cup of bread flour at a time. Continue mixing until the dough forms a smooth and elastic ball that no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. You may need between 2 1/2 to 3 cups of bread flour.
  4. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and dust them with cornmeal to prevent sticking and add texture to the crust.
  5. Shape Loaves: Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Divide it into four equal portions and shape each into a loaf. Place the loaves onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Allow Dough to Rise: Cover the loaves with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size, ensuring a light and airy texture.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is rising.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Dust the tops of the risen dough with additional cornmeal for a rustic texture and appearance.
  9. Bake the Bread: Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C), indicating the bread is fully cooked and set.
  10. Cool the Bread: Remove the loaves from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely to finish the baking process and make slicing easier.
  11. Serve: Slice the cooled bread and serve with butter or your favorite accompaniments. Enjoy the rich flavor and hearty texture reminiscent of Outback Steakhouse’s signature bread.

Notes

  • Make sure the water temperature is warm but not hot to keep the yeast active without killing it.
  • Resting the dough after mixing helps improve gluten development and hydration.
  • The exact amount of bread flour needed may vary; add slowly to achieve a smooth, elastic dough.
  • Allowing the dough to rise fully is critical for light and fluffy bread.
  • Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the bread is fully baked.
  • Cooling the bread completely before slicing prevents a gummy texture.
  • Cornmeal dusting adds a nice rustic crunch to the crust.

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