Copycat Macaroni Grill Bread

Kevin LOVES the bread at Macaroni Grill, so I thought I would be a good wife... find a recipe and try to make it for him. I have to say, I even impressed myself!!!! This recipe is so easy and tastes great!!!!


Makes 2 loaves (1188 calories total or 594 calories per loaf)

1 tablespoon yeast (0)
1 tablespoon sugar(48 calories)
1 cup warm water (0)
2 cups flour (800 calories)
1 teaspoon salt (0)
2 tablespoons italian seasoning (I used more than that... didn't measure it though)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (I use a light whipped butter... 100 calories)
2 tablespoons EVOO *extra virgin olive oil* (for bowl... 240 calories)

-place yeast, sugar and water in large bowl or food processor, allow mixture to become bubbly.
-mix in 1 tbsp butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour.
-add one tablespoon of the italian seasoning (I used more).
-knead for about 10 min. by hand or in food processor about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
-add more flour if necessary.
-oil a bowl, put dough in it and cover with a towel.
-let dough rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.
-punch down dough and divide in half.
-let dough rest about 5 minutes.
-spray baking pan or cookie sheet with cooking spray.
-shape the dough into 2 small rounded oval loaves.
-sprinkle remaining 1 Tablespoon of italian seasoning (used more here as well) over the loaves and press lightly into the surface.
-let loaves rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
-preheat oven to 375°F.-bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
-carefully remove from oven, brush with remaining butter (and salt and garlic powder if desired)

We dip our bread in a mixture of EVOO, basalmic vinegar, fresh ground black pepper, and parmesan cheese... SO YUM!