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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings (2 loaves)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bread Recipe replicates the beloved hearty, slightly sweet, whole-wheat bread served at the restaurant. Featuring a blend of whole-wheat and bread flours, enriched with honey, molasses, and a hint of cocoa, this bread offers a rich flavor and soft texture. Perfect as a side for any meal or for hearty sandwiches, this recipe requires yeast rising and baking in the oven to achieve the signature loaf.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups warm water (100°-110°F)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 cups bread flour

For Topping

  • Rolled oats (for dusting loaves)

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir together the warm water, vegetable oil, honey, and molasses until well combined.
  2. Add Whole-Wheat Flour: Incorporate the whole-wheat flour into the liquid mixture.
  3. Add Cocoa, Yeast, and Salt: Sprinkle in the cocoa powder, active dry yeast, and salt, then stir until the mixture is blended.
  4. Let the Mixture Rest: Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  5. Incorporate Bread Flour: Gradually stir in the bread flour one cup at a time until the dough clings to the hook and nearly clears the sides of the mixer, about 3 to 4 minutes. You may not need all the bread flour.
  6. Cover and First Rise: Cover the bowl with greased plastic wrap and let the dough rise until doubled in size, approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
  7. Divide Dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal pieces.
  8. Rest Dough Portions: Cover each dough piece with greased plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Shape Loaves: Shape each piece into a loaf and sprinkle the tops with rolled oats.
  10. Prepare for Second Rise: Place each shaped loaf into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  11. Second Rise: Allow the dough to rise again until doubled, about 30 to 60 minutes.
  12. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) towards the end of the second rise.
  13. Bake: Bake the loaves for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Water temperature should be warm (100°-110°F) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • If dough feels too sticky after adding bread flour, add a little more flour one tablespoon at a time.
  • Letting the dough rise fully is crucial for achieving the soft, fluffy texture of the bread.
  • Use a thermometer to check internal bread temperature; it should read about 190°F when fully baked.
  • Brush tops with melted butter after baking for a richer crust, if desired.
  • This bread freezes well; slice and freeze for convenient use later.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/copycat-outback-steakhouse-bread-recipe/