How to Make Steakhouse Black Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Steakhouse Black Bread is a dark, hearty loaf that pairs perfectly with a juicy steak or a hot bowl of soup. Its rich, complex flavor and dense texture make it a favorite among bread lovers, and its deep, dark color adds a touch of sophistication to any meal.

This recipe is inspired by the traditional black breads served at high-end steakhouses, where the bread basket is just as important as the main course. The secret to this bread's deep, dark color and robust flavor is the combinat...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup dark molasses
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup rye flour
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast or bread machine yeast

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 rolls

  • Place all ingredients in bread machine pan in order suggested by manufacturer. Select Dough cycle. When the machine indicates the end of the final rise, remove the dough.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shape the dough into 12 dinner rolls, or one 9x5 inch loaf. Let rise until doubled in size while the oven preheats, they should rise quickly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven for rolls, or 35 minutes for a loaf, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 296mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 239mg