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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Description

This Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bread recipe delivers the soft, slightly sweet and hearty breads that you love from the famous restaurant, made right in your own kitchen. The loaves have a rich flavor from honey, molasses, and cocoa powder, with a delightful oat topping, perfect for pairing with any meal.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups warm water (100°-110°F)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ 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

Topping

  • rolled oats (for dusting loaves)

Instructions

  1. Combine Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir together warm water, vegetable oil, honey, and molasses until well mixed.
  2. Add Whole-Wheat Flour: Add the whole-wheat flour to the wet mixture and stir to combine evenly.
  3. Add Remaining Dry Ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, active dry yeast, and salt to the bowl and stir until everything is blended together.
  4. Rest the Mixture: Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes to begin activating the yeast.
  5. Add Bread Flour and Knead: Gradually incorporate the bread flour one cup at a time while mixing with the dough hook. Continue mixing for about 3-4 minutes until the dough clings to the hook and nearly clears the sides of the bowl. 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 it doubles in size, approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
  7. Divide Dough: Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Cover each piece with greased plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Shape Loaves: Shape each piece into a loaf shape and sprinkle the tops with rolled oats.
  9. Prepare for Baking: Place each loaf into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  10. Second Rise: Allow the loaves to rise again until doubled in size, about 30 to 60 minutes.
  11. Preheat Oven: Toward the end of the rise, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  12. Bake: Bake the loaves for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Ensure water is warm but not hot to activate yeast properly.
  • The amount of bread flour needed may vary depending on humidity and flour brand; dough should be tacky but not sticky.
  • You can test if the bread is done by tapping the bottom of the loaf – it should sound hollow.
  • Allow bread to cool on a rack after baking for best texture before slicing.
  • Optional: Brush tops with melted butter after baking for a richer crust.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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