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Outback Bread Recipe

Delicious Outback Bread Recipe for Sweet Homemade Bliss

This Outback Bread Recipe features a sweet molasses flavor that brings your favorite restaurant experience home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 rolls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water around 100°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast check for freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar honey works as a great substitute
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour can be swapped with all-purpose flour
  • 1 large Egg ensure it’s at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Butter room temperature; swap with oil for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Molasses dark brown sugar can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Honey agave syrup also works well
  • 1 1/2 cups Bread Flour essential for structure
  • 1 tablespoon Natural Baking Cocoa optional for color
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
For Optional Glaze or Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter for brushing on the bread

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Oven
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the Yeast: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Add whole wheat flour, egg, butter, molasses, and honey; mix until combined.
  3. Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add bread flour, baking cocoa, and salt; mix until dough pulls away from sides.
  4. Knead the Dough: Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Let It Rise: Form into a ball, place in greased bowl, and cover. Let rise in warm area for 60-90 minutes.
  6. Shape the Bread: Punch down, shape into 6 loaves or 16 rolls, and place on greased baking sheet.
  7. Second Rise: Cover and let rise again for 45-60 minutes.
  8. Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) while the dough rises.
  9. Bake the Bread: Bake for 25-30 minutes for loaves, or about 20 minutes for rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh active dry yeast is crucial for the best rise. Adjust dough consistency with small amounts of flour if necessary.

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