Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Steakhouse Brown Bread - Yum!


When we go out for a steak dinner we love it when they bring the bread basket and the whipped to the table.  Especially if there is a loaf of that lightly sweet brown bread in it.  As I've grown more confident with my bread baking skills I've enjoyed branching out and trying new ones.  This is what I came up with for my steakhouse style brown bread recipe.

Steakhouse Brown Bread

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbs baking cocoa
4 tsp yeast
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 egg
1 Tbs olive oil
1 -1 1/4 cup hot water

Select the dough cycle.  Place dry ingredients in pan and select start.  Add molasses, egg, water and oil.  Once dough forms a smooth ball (you may have to add a little flour or water depending on humidity) close lid and allow cycle to run completely.


Once finished remove dough from machine and knead lightly on a floured surface.  Dough should be smooth and not be sticky.  


Divide dough into three equal parts.  Shape into a round loaf and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.  



Cut a cross on the top of each dough ball, if desired.


Cover with a tea towel and allow dough to raise until doubled in size in a warm draft free place, approximately one hour.


Bake loaf in a preheated 400° oven for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and brush top with butter, if desired.


I like to brush with butter or spray with a little non stick cooking spray to keep the loaves soft.  If you prefer a crunchy crust just leave them alone.  Sliced and served with whipped butter is fantastic but we also think this would be excellent bread to use for tuna or ham sandwiches.


7 comments:

  1. Yummmmm!!! I was really hoping you would post this recipe! Thank you!! :)
    Did you ever think about putting together a recipe book/cookbook? I have often thought that if I had the time I would like to go through your blog and print out all of your recipes and make a book out of them. I've made several recipes you have posted and I have never been disappointed in any of them- they always turn out delicious and are enjoyed by us. :)

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    1. You are such a sweetheart for saying that. Now if I find the time I will have to do a cookbook. My gosh, that would be a fun project. :)

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  2. Thank you for sharing this recipe. My husband loves brown bread and I am going to definitely try this.
    Paula in Kansas

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    1. It is our new family favorite right now. I can hardly keep it in the house. Enjoy!

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  3. This recipe sounds so good.Thank you for sharing.

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