Enjoy Outback Steakhouse Bread at Home With This Copycat Recipe (2024)

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Updated on 08/10/21

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm water (105 F to 110 F)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 cup canola oil
2 1/2 cups bread flour, or more as needed
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, or more as needed
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 to 2 tablespoons cornmeal, for the pan

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.
Combine the warm water, brown sugar, honey, and molasses in a measuring cup. Add the yeast to the top and allow it to soften in the warm water, about 5 minutes.
Add yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer, once it has softened. Add in the salt, canola oil, bread flour, whole wheat flour, and cocoa powder. Mix together with the hook attachment until the ingredients are just combined. Scrape down the bowl looking for any flour pockets to incorporate.
Mix with the dough hook attachment on medium speed for 5 to 10 minutes, adding more bread or whole wheat flour if necessary, until a ball of dough forms. It should be just slightly sticky to the touch. It should not leave residue on fingers. It should feel elastic and will bounce back when touched. Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and set aside to rise.
Punch down the dough, once it has risen to double its size (about one hour), and form it into a ball.
Cut the ball of dough into 8 equally sized balls.
Roll each ball into a rectangle, about a 1/4 inch thick.
Roll up the rectangle into a log and press the ends under and place the seam side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Place all of the logs onto a baking sheet that is coated with cornmeal. Then cover the rolls with a towel. Allow to rise for 20 minutes in a warm place. Preheat the oven to 400F.
Once they have risen again, bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes.
Remove the rolls from the oven when they are puffy and browned and have a slight crust. Allow them to cool. Serve with whipped butter.

Recipe Tips

To achieve the fluffy and slightly chewy texture of the bread it is essential to knead for at least 5 minutes. This works best with a dough hook on a stand mixer for a sweet, sticky bread like this because you won't have to add as much flour to it. The kneading helps the glutens form and creates elasticity.
You don't have to use bread flour but it definitely creates the best texture.
If you can, let the bread rise in a warm place. This will help it rise faster and more efficiently.
You can heat your oven to 100 F to create a warm environment.
If your oven doesn't have a "proof" setting, place the covered bowl of dough in the oven and turn the oven light on. Or place the covered bowl of dough on the upper rack in the oven and a pan with about 3 cups of boiling water on the lower rack.

Recipe Variations

To make this recipe vegan, just replace the honey with agave syrup.
Serve the warm bread with whipped butter or maple butter. Or make simple whipped honey butter. Beat together 4 ounces of softened butter with 3 tablespoons of honey and a pinch of salt until fluffy. If desired, add a dash of ground cinnamon.
Instead of 8 small loaves, shape the dough into 4 larger loaves and bake them for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of about 195 F.
For darker color, add 2 teaspoons of caramel food coloring to the bowl along with the oil and dry ingredients.

How to Store

Store the loaves in an airtight container or zip-close food storage bags at room temperature for up to three days. Just make sure they are cooled first so they don’t have condensation.
You can also freeze the rolls. Wait until they have cooled and then place them in a plastic freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. When you are ready to heat, preheat your oven to 400 and bake for about 5 minutes or until heated through.

Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?

Yes, you can use instant yeast in this recipe. To substitute, multiply the amount of active dry yeast by 0.75 to get the amount of instant yeast you'll need. Reduce the 1 1/2 tablespoons to about 3 1/2 teaspoons. There is no need to soften instant yeast in the warm water; just add it to the water mixture along with the flour mixture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
195	Calories
4g	Fat
35g	Carbs
5g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories	195
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 150mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 140mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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What is Outback Steakhouse bread made of? ›

This bread is dairy and egg free, just like the Outback Steakhouse bread. It uses molasses, honey, whole wheat flour, and dark cocoa powder to get the signature color and flavor. The soft and fluffy texture is achieved by kneading the dough thoroughly with the dough hook on your stand mixer.

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Where can you buy the bread from Outback? ›

According to the former employee on Reddit, you can actually buy the brown bread at Outback, albeit under certain conditions. As the employee states, all you need to do is go into an Outback and ask for a bag of its brown bread. Then, if the restaurant has enough to spare, it may sell it to you.

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Is Outback brown bread healthy? ›

The brown bread at Outback Steakhouse may seem good because it's dark, but it's still not freshly milled like you get when you use the Wondermill. Just because it's brown it doesn't mean that it's healthy or whole grain. This bread so dark mostly because of similar ingredients that are found in my healthier version.

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What is the name of the dark brown bread? ›

Centuries-old German pumpernickel recipes are sourdough loaves made entirely from rye, typically coarsely ground rye berries. They're incredibly dense and derive their signature dark color from Maillard browning — the result of being baked at a low temperature for many hours.

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Is Outback bread pumpernickel? ›

Even though it is the dark brown color of pumpernickel bread, it is definitely not that. Pumpernickel is a sourdough bread made with rye flour and this bread is made with yeast and wheat flour. The rich brown color of this bread comes from cocoa and molasses in the dough.

Why is the bread at Outback Brown? ›

What kind of bread does Outback serve? They serve a dark honey wheat bread that is made sweet by the addition of honey and molasses. The iconic dark color of the loaf comes from 3 ingredients: cocoa powder, molasses, and caramel or brown food coloring.

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Do you get unlimited bread at Outback Steakhouse? ›

3. Ask for as much bushman bread as you want. It is free with the meals (and unlimited refills). Also, before you leave the table, ask for take away bread if they haven't given some to you.

What company owns Outback Steakhouse? ›

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is based in Tampa, FL, founded in 1988 by those who love hospitality, sharing, quality, being courageous and having fun. We're a company of restaurants that owns and operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar .

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What oil does Outback Steakhouse use? ›

They use beef tallow. Shout out, Outback Steakhouse.

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Does Outback put butter on their steaks? ›

Seafood, steak, and chicken cooked on our grill go without added butter or oil.

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Does Outback bread have fiber? ›

Made from whole wheat flour, which retains the bran and germ, containing essential nutrients and dietary fiber. Contains honey, which adds natural sweetness without the need for refined sugars.

Can a diabetic eat brown bread? ›

Verdict on wholemeal bread: Generally speaking, wholemeal breads are a better option than white breads. That's because they have more fibre, which slows down the rise in blood sugar levels caused by carbohydrate.

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What does brown bread mean in slang? ›

Many of us know that "brown bread" is co*ckney rhyming slang for dead, "china plate" for mate, and "bubble bath" for laugh.

Who should eat brown bread? ›

People who eat whole grains tend to have a lower risk of dying from chronic diseases caused by inflammation. Brown bread has a low glycemic index and thus poses minimal risk to diabetics, cardiac patients, and obese people. Processed brown bread contains no added sugars, which results in a low glycemic index.

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What is dark brown bread made of? ›

Brown bread is bread made with significant amounts of whole grain flours, usually wheat sometimes with corn and or rye flours. Brown breads often get their characteristic dark color from ingredients such as molasses or coffee.

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Is brown bread really healthy? ›

Brown bread is usually a healthier alternative to regular white bread, but not every brown bread you eat has 100 percent whole wheat grains. Sometimes commercial and bulk production ends up adulterating the bread with non-whole grain or refined flour as a filler. So, always check the labels and packaging.

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Is honey wheat Bushman bread healthy? ›

Yes, honey wheat bread is generally considered to be healthier than white bread. This is because honey wheat bread is made with whole wheat flour, which contains more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than the refined flour used in white bread.

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What is canned brown bread made of? ›

Whole Wheat Flour, Water, Molasses, Dextrose, Whole Grain Rye Flour, Whey, Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal, Baking Soda, Buttermilk*, Salt, Corn Oil*.

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