Outback Steakhouse-Style Dark Bread

Galley Wench's Note:

I know there's a couple version out there . . . but this is as close to the real thing you can get! No food coloring here! I bake exclusively with instant yeast, however I've given directions for both. Original recipe is from Gloria Pitzer (queen of copycat) however I've made some minor changes! Time does not include rising time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 large l ...

• 6 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (5 teaspoons instant yeast)
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups rye flour (8 oz.)
• 2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour (11.25 - 13.5 oz.)

Directions:

1. Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. Stir in sugar. Let stand 6 minutes or till bubbly.
3. (If using instant yeast just stir the yeast and sugar into the flour).
4. Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl combine 1 cup (1 1/2 if using instant yeast) warm water with molasses, cocoa, salt, oil, and rye flour. Beat until smooth.
5. Add yeast water mixture, stirring to combine (if using active dry yeast).
6. Work in all-purpose flour till dough is smooth and no longer sticky, very pliable and elastic.
7. Knead a few minutes.
8. Let rise till doubled in greased bowl.
9. Punch down.
10. Shape into 2 large round loaves placed a few inches apart on greased and cornmeal dusted cookie sheet,.
11. Spray tops of loaves with cooking spray.
12. Cover with towel and place in warm place till doubled.
13. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
14. Score tops of loaves and bake for 30 minutes to 200 degrees or until crust makes a hollow sound when tapped.
15. Cool on rack before slicing.

Reviews

[998171]

Im sorry but this bread didn't taste anything like outback steakhouse's bread. I followed it exactly to the recipe and it did come out as a pretty loaf with good texture but I really didnt like the taste...Im sure people that like rye or molasses would like this but I was hoping for a copy of the outback recipe and this wasnt it.

[Celtic cook]

I am an avid bread baker and this was a great discovery. I loved the flavors, and rye flour is one of my favorites as well for whole grain goodness and taste. No problem with the recipe. Thanks for sharing!

[ElvisPresley99]

This is a great recipe! I don't normally bake breads or pastries very often, but when I saw this, I just had to try it! I made mini loaves, and they turned out great. Thanks for a simple and great tasting post!