Description
This Outback Steakhouse Bread recipe yields delicious, hearty loaves reminiscent of the famous steakhouse’s dark honey wheat bread. With a touch of sweetness from molasses and honey, and a rich color from cocoa powder and coffee, this bread is perfect for baking enthusiasts and bread lovers alike.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 cups bread flour (plus more for kneading)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- cornmeal for dusting
- softened butter for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, molasses, honey, brown sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add flours, cocoa, coffee, and salt. Knead until smooth.
- Rise and Shape: Let the dough rise, then divide and shape into loaves. Let rise again.
- Bake: Preheat oven, bake the loaves until golden and hollow-sounding.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm with butter.
Notes
- For authenticity, shape into mini loaves for a restaurant-style presentation.
- The addition of instant coffee enhances color without imparting a coffee taste.
- Leftover bread freezes well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
