Description
This Outback Steakhouse Bread recipe replicates the famous dark rye bread served at the restaurant, with a hint of sweetness from molasses and honey. The combination of flours and cocoa powder gives this bread a unique flavor and texture that pairs perfectly with butter.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rye flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal (for dusting)
- butter for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in molasses, honey, and melted butter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flours, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough, let rise until doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Shape dough, let rise again, then bake until firm.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm with butter.
Notes
- Cocoa powder adds color and depth, not chocolate flavor.
- Bread flour provides structure, but all-purpose flour can be substituted.
- Leftover bread freezes well when tightly wrapped.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of total recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
