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Now you can skip the steakhouse and make this Copycat Outback Bread at home with pantry ingredients! This Honey Wheat Bushman Bread recipe makes 4 loaves, serves 24, and costs just $3.18 to make.

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Outback Bread

Earlier on my website, I shared my version of Outback Steakhouse’s Walkabout Soup. Now you know I couldn’t share Outback’s soup recipe without sharing their famous Honey Wheat Bushman Bread!

There may have been a time or two (maybe more, I will not admit to how many times) while eating at Outback where I have been too full from the bread I ate before my meal came. It is just so good.

My version of Outback bread tastes just like Outback’s, but the texture is a little different. My version is a bit heartier and more filling…both are things I love in a good loaf of bread, so it’s a win for me!

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Recipe FAQ’s

What is Outback bread made of?

Outback Steakhouse bread is most well known for its dark brown color, right? So how do they get it to be that color? It has cocoa powder, molasses, and brown food coloring. Who knew! The bread also calls for honey, whole-wheat flour, salt, vegetable oil, yeast and water, and bread water.

Does Outback have bread?

Oh ya, it does! If you have never experienced it, I would highly recommend it. It is so yummy when they bring it out warm with a little cup of butter. But since we can’t go out to eat every day, this Copycat recipe is perfect!

Is Outback Steakhouse bread vegan?

Outback Steakhouse is not a vegan restaurant, but it does offer a few vegan options. The bread is not vegan because of the honey used in the recipe.

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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How do you make the Honey Wheat Bushman Bread recipe?

  1. First, line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  2. Next, mix the water, oil, food coloring, honey, and molasses until combined.
  3. Then, add in the wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the water mixture and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Next, loosely cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for 20 minutes.
  4. Then, while leaving the mixer running on low, mix in the yeast and add the flour one cup at a time. Increase the speed to medium and mix for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Next, cover the bowl with pre-greased plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about 45-60 minutes. After the dough has risen, divide the dough into four pieces and shape it into 4 logs and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Then cover the dough with greased plastic wrap and let it rise for another 45-60 minutes. Dust the risen dough with cornmeal.
  7. Finally, bake the bread for 40 minutes at 350 degrees rotating the pans halfway through baking.
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Cook’s Note:

  • This recipe makes 4, 10-inch loaves. These loaves are bigger and heartier than Outback’s, so you have a couple of options:
    • Cut the recipe in half and make just two loaves.
    • Make the entire recipe and freeze what you don’t use (this is what I do).
  • The bread will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months. Here’s how I store mine: Wrap a loaf in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Then place the bread in a freezer-safe plastic bag.
    • To serve the bread once frozen: thaw at room temperature for about 90 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator). Then unwrap the bread and warm it in a 325-degree F oven for 10 minutes.
  • To get that deep, rich brown color, you need to use some brown food coloring. If food coloring isn’t your thing, then just leave it out!

Cook’s Tools:

  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • stand mixer
  • brown food coloring
  • wire rack

How much will this recipe cost?

RECIPE COST: $3.18

COST PER LOAF: $0.78

PER SERVING COST: $0.13

NOTE: I calculate the recipe prices by using name brand grocery prices on grocery store websites.

  • 2 ½ cup water – $0.00
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil – $0.12
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown gel food coloring – $0.15
  • 1/2 cup honey – $0.66
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses – $0.28
  • 3 ½ cups whole-wheat flour – $1.20
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder – $0.20
  • 1 teaspoon salt – $0.01
  • 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast – $0.18
  • 2.5 cups bread flour – $0.38
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Honey Wheat Bushman Bread Recipe – an Outback Steakhouse Copycat!

Prep Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 hours hours

24 people

Now you can skip the steakhouse and make this Copycat Outback Bread at home! This Honey Wheat Bushman Bread is just the accompaniment for any main dish or soup!

Equipment

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

Instructions

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Mixtogether the water, oil, coloring, honey, and molasses in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.

  • Add the wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the water mixture and mix on low speeduntil 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).

  • 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.

  • Cover the bowl with greased plastic wrap, and let thedough rise until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.

  • 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.

  • Loosely cover the dough with greased plastic wrap, and let thedough 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.

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  • 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).

  • Transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool at least 1 hour before serving.

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Notes

This dough is on the sticky side. Make sure you flour your work surface and hands well.

This recipe makes 4 loaves that serve 6 people each.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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Don’t forget the soup!

Check out my Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup Copycat Recipe!
This Outback Bread recipe first appeared on FFF on January 9, 2015. I have since updated the recipe and post. An original picture is below.

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FAQs

What is Bushman bread made of? ›

Combine the flours, cocoa, sugar, coffee and salt in large bowl. Make a depression or"well" in the middle of the dry mixture. Pour the warm water into this"well," then add the butter, honey and yeast. Combine the food coloring drops with ¼ cup of water and add that to the"well.

What is the brown bread at Outback vs honey wheat? ›

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.

What is the bread at Outback 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.

Can I buy Outback Steakhouse bread? ›

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.

What kind of bread does Outback Steakhouse give you? ›

We don't go to sit-down restaurants very often, but when we do, it's all about which restaurant has the best bread. This recipe is nearly an exact copycat of one of my favorite breads – the honey wheat Bushman bread at Outback Steakhouse. The bread is soft with a light sweetness from the honey and the molasses.

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.

What's the difference between wheat bread and honey wheat bread? ›

Honey Wheat Bread: While honey wheat bread still contains whole wheat flour, the addition of honey and potential sweeteners can increase its sugar content. This may make it slightly higher in calories and carbohydrates compared to traditional whole wheat bread.

Which is better for you white bread or honey wheat bread? ›

"When it comes to health, whole wheat bread is a better choice compared to white bread," says Kate Ingram, a Connecticut-based registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of TheVitalityDietitians.com. "This is because whole wheat bread contains more fiber and important nutrients from the bran and germ.

Why is the bread brown at Outback? ›

Usually, the rolls above are made by adding honey and molasses for sweetness to a half white flour, half whole wheat flour dough. A honey and molasses roll can also have cocoa and brown food coloring for making it darker.

Do you get unlimited bread at Outback Steakhouse? ›

Yes, you receive unlimited bread at Outback Steakhouse. Their bread serving policy guarantees you can enjoy as much Bushman Bread as you like, enhancing customer satisfaction and providing dietary accommodation options for all guests.

What does molasses do in bread? ›

Molasses can be used as a sugar replacement, using 1/3 to 1 cup molasses in place for every cup of sugar. Molasses is a liquid and therefore makes baked goods more moist with a chewier texture. Always consider this when you want baked products that need to be dry or crunchy.

Can you ask for more bread at Outback? ›

3. Ask for as much bushman bread as you want. It is free with the meals (and unlimited refills).

Can dogs eat honey wheat bread? ›

No, bread isn't good for dogs. It contains no nutritional value for them and it's full of carbohydrates too, so if you give too much bread to dogs it can cause them to gain weight. Your dog should be getting all the nutrition they need from a balanced diet and high-quality dog food.

Is honey wheat bread good for you? ›

In conclusion, honey wheat bread is a delicious and nutritious option for individuals who are looking to maintain a healthy diet. It is a good source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and protein, which are essential for maintaining energy levels, promoting digestive health, and building and maintaining muscle mass.

What is Pullman bread made of? ›

In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the water, semolina flour, honey, yeast, and bread flour. Stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes. Add the white wheat flour, salt, and butter and knead with the dough hook attachment of your stand mixer until the dough is smooth and elastic.

What is the bread that Native Americans eat? ›

Fry bread is a Native American bread that stretches back generations, particularly in the Navajo Nation with whom it originated. It's enjoyed all over the U.S. and is easily found throughout the Southwest. There's no need to go looking for it because it's surprisingly quick and easy to make at home.

What kind of bread do they serve at Cheesecake Factory? ›

Loved around the world, our brown bread baguette is a Cheesecake Factory signature taste – now available to enjoy at home in Mini Baguettes, Dinner Rolls and Sandwich Bread.

What is Navajo fry bread made of? ›

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix in milk to form a soft dough. Divide dough into eighteen 2-inch diameter balls; flatten or roll each ball into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Make a small hole in the center of each round to help keep them flat while frying.

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