Longhorn Steakhouse Bread

This Longhorn Steakhouse bread recipe is the perfect copycat of their delicious, soft, and heart-warming bread. Best of all this recipe is incredibly easy to make and it’s one of the best sides for almost any dish. Not to mention, unlike most bread recipes, you don’t need to be a pro to make it! It's easily my favorite bread recipe, right up there with my rosemary garlic bread.

THE BEST LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE BREAD

If you've ever been to Longhorn Steakhouse, then odds are you've had their delicious bread. I mean, who can refuse a free basket of bread? Am I right?!

Well, since my wife and I recently went to Longhorn Steakhouse and devoured the bread they served with our meal I knew I wanted to recreate it at home. And, well, this recipe is that recreation - shout out to Simply Side Dishes for coming up with it! 

This honey whole wheat bread is soft inside with the perfect crust and unmatched flavor.

And this bread recipe might be the easiest homemade bread out there. Just 5 simple steps are all you need to follow to make it.

Also, since it's so easy to make, it's a no-brainer to serve with literally any main dish that you're making.

My favorite meals to make it with are this spicy chicken chipotle pasta, this chicken and shrimp carbonara, this four cheese pasta, and this Longhorn bourbon salmon.

And it makes a great sandwich bun for this grinder sandwich or Panera Bread turkey sandwich.

You could even use it to make this southern stuffing!

But, honestly, it's delicious on its own with a slab of butter, or even served with breakfast!

Anyway, now that you know just how versatile this bread is, let's get to the ingredients.

Ingredients 

As I mentioned just a second ago, the ingredients you need to make this honey whole wheat bread are pretty common kitchen staples - or at the very least easy to find.

Anyway, here's what you need to make this Longhorn bread:

• 1 ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2.5 tsp. dry yeast
• 1 tbsp. butter
• ¾ cup buttermilk, warm
• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup mixed grains

Now, there are a few special ingredients in this recipe, but their imperative to get the same deliciousness that the bread Longhorn has. So, with that said, I highly suggest you grab whatever you don't have at home from the grocery store. 

However, if you're looking for a simpler bread recipe, this Little Ceasars cheese bread or Instant Pot bread would be good ones to try.

How To Make Longhorn Steakhouse Bread

Ok, so this copycat Longhorn Steakhouse bread recipe makes 2 loaves of bread. And that means you should have enough bread for a few dinners during the week! But, if you only want one loaf, you can cut this recipe in half - it's totally up to you! Now, let's not waste any more time and get right into the recipe.

Step 1: Proof the Yeast and Begin the Dough

Warm the buttermilk to 110°F (warm but not hot), then combine it with the yeast and a pinch of the sugar in a small bowl. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy on top — this confirms the yeast is active.

While the yeast proofs, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Pour the foamy yeast mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients along with the softened butter and honey. Mix everything for about two minutes, then gradually add a little more all-purpose flour until the dough becomes soft, slightly tacky, and begins pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Avoid adding too much flour — a slightly tacky dough rises best.

Step 2: Knead the Dough and Let it Rise

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the mixed grains, working the dough for 10–12 minutes (or 8–10 minutes in a stand mixer). Continue until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and cohesive.

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and place it in a warm, draft-free spot to rise for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size. Warm places like an oven with the light on or a microwave with a cup of hot water help the dough rise faster and more evenly.

Step 3: Shape the Loaves

Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each half into a 7×5-inch rectangle, then roll each up tightly from the long side to form a loaf.

Step 4: Second Rise

Pinch the seams closed and place the loaves seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Loosely cover them and let them rise again until doubled, about 30–45 minutes.

Step 5: Bake the Bread

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Score 3–4 shallow slits across the top of each loaf using a sharp knife. Bake the loaves for 25–35 minutes, or until they’re golden brown, sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, and reach an internal temperature of 190–200°F. Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm with butter or garlic butter from my baguette garlic bread recipe.

How to Store Bread

So, as you know, this wheat bread recipe will make two loaves. And you'll want to store it just like any bread.

I've found that the best way to store it, is in a plastic bag tightly closed with the air taken out of it. You can also use a bread box or shallow airtight container 

Properly stored, this homemade bread can last 3-4 days. But if you don't think you'll eat it within that time frame, you'll want to freeze the bread and it will last frozen for up to 3 months.

How To Reheat Bread

My favorite way to reheat bread is by putting it in the toaster oven. You can either put in on the warm function if you just want to heat it up or actually toast the bread if you want a slice of toast.

I think the best way to eat the wheat bread is with some peanut butter, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey on top.

Longhorn Steakhouse Bread Recipe FAQs 

Does Longhorn have bread?

Yes! Longhorn has a wheat bread that is identical to the one that this recipe creates. I honestly think that Longhorn has the best bread out of any chain restaurant, along with The Cheesecake Factory. At The Cheesecake Factory, they actually serve a honey wheat bread that is very similar to the one at Longhorn.

How many calories are in a loaf of bread from Longhorn Steakhouse? 

There are 1,447 calories with 28 grams of protein, 307 grams of carbs - 22 grams of which are fiber - and 15 grams of fat in a loaf of bread from Longhorn Steakhouse. Like the majority of bread, it is pretty high in carbs. But if you want to give some storebought bread a try that is lower in carbs and calories, check out this low calorie bread list!

Wrapping It All Up

Well, that is how to make Longhorn Steakhouse bread.

This is a delicious, soft bread with wonderful texture and flavor. It goes so well with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not to mention, you can use it to make a sandwich, dip in pasta sauce, or eat it with some of this spicy hummus.

Anyway, I hope you like this Longhorn bread as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think! 

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More Copycat Recipes

If you liked this wheat bread from Longhorn, we have a ton of other copycat recipes from other restaurants that you can try out next!

Check out these recipes:

• Olive Garden chicken parmigiana
• Olive Garden stuffed ziti fritta
• Cheesecake Factory brown bread
• Cheesecake Factory miso salmon
• Panda Express honey sesame chicken
• Bojangles bo berry biscuits