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Outback Bread Recipe

Irresistible Outback Bread Recipe – Soft & Sweet Comfort Bites

This Outback Bread Recipe offers soft, sweet homemade bread, perfect for family meals or cozy snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 rolls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water between 100°F to 110°F (37°C to 43°C) for best results
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast always check the expiration date for freshness
  • 1 tablespoon sugar can use brown sugar for extra sweetness
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients and enriches dough
  • 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature for easier mixing
  • ¼ cup molasses honey can be a good substitute
  • ¼ cup honey consider agave syrup for a different flavor
  • 2-3 cups bread flour adjust based on dough consistency
  • ¼ cup natural baking cocoa avoid Dutch process cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt reduce or omit if watching sodium intake
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup seeds or nuts sunflower or sesame seeds work well

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Dough Hook
  • Baking sheets
  • Oven

Method
 

Proof Yeast
  1. Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbly and frothy.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, beaten egg, butter, molasses, and honey. Mix until sticky dough forms.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
  1. Gradually add bread flour, baking cocoa, and salt, mixing until dough pulls away from sides.
Knead Dough
  1. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes.
Shape Loaves/Rolls
  1. Turn risen dough onto a floured surface, punch down, divide into portions and shape into rolls or loaves.
Second Rise
  1. Cover shaped loaves or rolls and let rise for another 50-60 minutes until doubled.
Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake loaves for 25-30 minutes, rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure proper warming of the yeast and monitor baking times closely for a golden finish.

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