Honey Wheat Bushman Bread Recipe - an Outback Steakhouse Copycat!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup warm water
100°-110°F
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon brown gel food coloring
optional
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 3 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast
- 2-3 cups bread flour
- cornmeal
for dusting loaves
Directions
- 1
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
Mix together the water, oil, coloring, honey, and molasses in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
- 3
Add the wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the water mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes (this will give the flour time to absorb the liquid).
- 4
With the mixer running on low, mix in the yeast, and add the bread flour, one cup at a time. Once the flour is absorbed, increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough clings to the hook and almost clears the sides of the bowl, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Cover the bowl with greased plastic wrap, and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
- 6
Divide the dough into four pieces. Shape the dough into 4 logs (divide the dough into eight pieces and form it into 8 logs if you want smaller loaves like Outback). Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheets.
- 7
Loosely cover the dough with greased plastic wrap, and let the dough rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. While the dough rises, move the oven rack to the upper-middle and lower-middle positions, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 8
Dust the risen dough with cornmeal. Bake, the bread for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190 degrees F, rotating the pans halfway through baking (if you're making eight smaller loaves, then you will bake for about 20 minutes).
- 9
Transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool at least 1 hour before serving.
Honey Wheat Bushman Bread Recipe - an Outback Steakhouse Copycat!
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About this Recipe
Craving that iconic, slightly sweet, and unbelievably tender bread from Outback Steakhouse? This Honey Wheat Bushman Bread copycat recipe lets you recreate that beloved restaurant experience right in your own kitchen, delivering authentic flavors and a satisfying chew.
What makes this homemade Bushman bread truly special is its thoughtful blend of wholesome ingredients, meticulously chosen to mirror the original's unique flavor profile. The harmonious combination of rich honey and dark molasses delivers that signature sweetness and deep, inviting hue. Meanwhile, the significant amount of whole-wheat flour provides the distinctive hearty texture and earthy undertones you expect. A clever touch of cocoa powder doesn't just contribute to the bread's characteristic dark color; it also adds a subtle, complex depth that sets this recipe apart from simpler sweet breads.
Prepare for a loaf that’s wonderfully robust yet incredibly soft and tender, boasting a distinctively dark, earthy brown color that hints at its rich flavor. Each slice offers a satisfying, slightly chewy crumb and a delightful balance of sweetness from the honey and molasses, beautifully complemented by the wholesome notes of wheat. This bread is comforting, substantial, and utterly addictive, perfect for tearing apart and savoring slowly. You'll find it surprisingly easy to make, despite its impressive steakhouse quality.
While this recipe is crafted for authenticity, you have a few practical options to tailor it to your preferences. The addition of brown gel food coloring is entirely optional; feel free to omit it if you prefer a more naturally derived shade, as the molasses and cocoa already contribute significantly to the bread's deep color. For those who might prefer a slightly less dense loaf, adjusting the ratio of bread flour to whole-wheat flour could be explored in future baking, though the current balance delivers that signature hearty yet tender Bushman bread texture.
This irresistible Honey Wheat Bushman Bread is the ultimate accompaniment for virtually any meal or occasion. Serve it warm alongside a perfectly grilled steak, a comforting bowl of savory soup, or simply enjoy it with a generous smear of butter for a truly satisfying snack that transports you straight to your favorite steakhouse.