Longhorn Steakhouse Bread: Copycat Recipe (2024)

If you’ve ever eaten at Longhorn Steakhouse, you know how delicious their bread is. Well, now you can enjoy that same deliciousness right in your own home! This longhorn steakhouse bread recipe is simple to follow and will have you enjoying the taste of Longhorn’s bread in no time. So go ahead and give it a try – your taste buds will thank you!

Bread is my nemesis.

Whenever I go to a restaurant and see that they have free bread, oh, it’s so hard not to fill up on it before I sit down to eat.

As you know, we are BIG fans of Longhorn Steakhouse around here. So I’m sure it comes as no surprise that we love their bread as much as I love their broccoli recipe.

It is soft, has such great flavor, and when you pair it with their butter…there’s nothing better. We developed this delicious copycat recipe – and it is amazing! You can also check the authenticity of our copycat recipe by trying out Longhorn spinach dip. This recipe will not make you think that it is a copycat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, warm
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup mixed grains (I use Bob’s Red Mill 10 Grain Cereal)
• Egg white
• Water

Instructions:

1. Mix 3/4 cup wheat flour, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
2. Mix in butter and honey.
3. Gradually add the buttermilk to dry ingredients and beat with a mixer for about two minutes.
4. Add remaining flour until your dough is no longer sticky.
5. Knead in the mixed grains.
6. Knead for about 10 minutes until elastic and smooth.
7. Set dough in a warm spot for about about 60-90 minutes.
8. Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 7 inch x 5 inch rectangle.
9. Roll up tightly starting at the wide side and pinch the seam.
10. Let dough rise until doubled
11. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
12. Make 3-4 slits in the top of each loaf of bread.
13. Bake for 25-35 minutes.
14. Remove bread and brush each loaf with egg white + water mixture.
15. Place back in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes.

(this recipe was updated and changed on February 25th – if you are looking for the old recipe, see the note below under “why is the rising time so short”).

What can I serve with Longhorn Steakhouse Bread?

This delicious bread is typically served as an appetizer at the restaurant.

I prefer having yummy bread with a nice steak dinner or a baked potato

But you can serve anything with it! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

• Longhorn Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
• Longhorn Steakhouse White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
• Instant Pot Asparagus
• Copycat Longhorn Steak House Wild Shrimp
• Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
• Longhorn Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
• Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli

Where can I find the grains you use in this recipe?

I just ordered the Bob’s Red Mill 10 Grain cereal on Amazon. However, I have seen it at the grocery store as well. You can really use any multi-grain mix that you like, though!

Why is the rising time so short?

When I initially wrote this recipe, it had a pretty short rise time. We also put it in the fridge. However, after getting many responses and messages from other people, we realized that we needed to change the recipe.

It now has a much longer rising time, which should provide more consistent results. We have also removed the step about refrigerating it, though if you feel the loaf rises too much, you could put it in the fridge, wrapped tightly, before the second rising time.

If the old recipe worked for you, here is what we did:

• Wrap bread in plastic wrap
• Let rise for 20 minutes
• Place in fridge for 60 minutes
• Remove, let come to room temperature
• Bake for 25 minutes.

This was too grainy – can what I do differently?

Others who have found this recipe to be too grainy have found that cutting back on the grains and increasing the flour a little bit helped make it a less grainy bread.

What mixer do you use?

I have both a Kitchen Aid Artisan mixer and a Bosch Universal Plus. I love them both, but the Bosch is my preferred for making bread – especially when I use whole wheat flour.

Can I freeze homemade bread?

Yes. Wrap in saran wrap and foil and it should last in your freezer for 3-4 months.

Longhorn Steakhouse Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, warm
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup mixed grains (I use Bob Red Mill's 10 grain cereal)
• Egg white
• Water

Instructions

1. Mix 3/4 cup wheat flour, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
2. Mix in butter and honey.
3. Gradually add the buttermilk to dry ingredients and beat with a mixer for about two minutes.
4. Add remaining flour until your dough is no longer sticky.
5. Knead in the mixed grains.
6. Knead for about 10 minutes until elastic and smooth.
7. Set dough in a warm spot for about about 60-90 minutes.
8. Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 7 inch x 5 inch rectangle.
9. Roll up tightly starting at the wide side and pinch the seam.
10. Let dough rise until doubled
11. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
12. Make 3-4 slits in the top of each loaf of bread.
13. Bake for 25-35 minutes.
14. Remove bread and brush each loaf with egg white + water mixture.
15. Place back in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes.

Notes

(this recipe was updated and changed on February 25th - if you are looking for the old recipe, see the note below under "why is the rising time so short").

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 170Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 266mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 5g

Please verify this information with your preferred nutrition calculator.

See Also

Steak Tacos Recipe - Two Peas & Their Pod

Is the bread at Longhorn Steakhouse free?

Yes. This bread comes to your table for free. However, making it at home means you are saving money because you are not paying for an entree to go with it.

Can I double this recipe?

You definitely can!

How to store bread

Storing homemade bread properly helps maintain its freshness and texture.

Allow the homemade bread to cool completely on a wire rack before storing.

Wrap the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap. Make sure to cover the entire loaf to minimize exposure to air.

Alternatively, you can wrap the bread in aluminum foil. This helps protect the bread from light and air.

If you have a bread box, place the wrapped bread inside. Bread boxes provide a controlled environment that helps prevent the bread from drying out.

Avoid storing homemade bread in the refrigerator unless it contains perishable fillings or toppings. Refrigeration can accelerate staling and result in a dry texture.

For longer storage, freeze the bread. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or place it in a resealable plastic bag. Label the package with the date.

To thaw, leave the bread at room temperature or reheat it in a preheated oven for a few minutes.

What are some substitutions that you and I could do for this recipe?

While there are substitutions for yeast, it is not recommended for bread that you knead.

This recipe calls for part whole wheat flour and part all-purpose flour. If you choose to use whole wheat the consistency will be a bit denser.

It is my recommendation to not substitute anything in this recipe to ensure it turns out perfectly.

More Longhorn Copycat Recipes

• Longhorn Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
• Longhorn Steakhouse White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
• Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp
• Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
• Longhorn Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
• Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli
• The Best Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Loaded Potato Soup

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-follow Longhorn steakhouse bread recipe, look no further! This copycat recipe is perfect for making at home, and we hope it met your needs.