Outback Bread Recipe: Easy, Delicious Twist for Homemade Meals
Enjoy a taste of Australia with this easy Outback Bread recipe that’s perfect for any homemade meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add olive oil, flour, salt, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
- Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, add honey or more brown sugar.
- This bread pairs beautifully with soups and salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg