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March 4, 2014 37 Comments

{Copycat} Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread



 

I LOVE this yummy, yummmy {Copycat} Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread. My friend Jen gave me the recipe and taught me to make this delicious bread. You’re going to love it!

{Copycat} Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

4.9 from 12 reviews
{Copycat} Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread {TMH}
 
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Prep time
60 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
1 hour 20 mins
 
Taste just like the yummy bread from Macaroni Grill, now you can make it at home.
Recipe type: Bread
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2½ -3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary or 2 tsp dry rosemary
  • 1 tbsp oil, olive oil or canola
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • coarse salt
Instructions
  1. Combine yeast, sugar and warm water in a large mixing bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes or until frothy.
  2. mix in salt ½ of the rosemary and 2¼ cups flour (you can do this by hand or with a mixer fitted with a bread hook)
  3. Mix/ knead until dough is smooth and elastic about 8-10 minutes by hand or 3-5 minutes in a mixer…you may need to add more flour, It takes about 2¾ cup – 3 cups for me when I make it. Add a little at a time and try not to exceed 3 cups.
  4. In a large glass or plastic bowl, place oil and use your hand or a paper towel to coat the inside of the bowl with the oil. Divide dough into two pieces and shape each one into a circle place both circles (side by side) in the oiled bowl, cover and place in warm area. Allow to rise until doubles. Approx 30-40 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  6. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray, shape dough into two small round loaves and place each one on the cooking sheet 4-5 inches apart. Use fingers to push down and leave small wells where the butter can gather.
  7. Using a pastry brush, brush butter evenly over the two loaves
  8. Sprinkle each loaf with remaining rosemary and about ¼- 1/2 tsp of coarse salt per loaf.
  9. Bake at 450 for 18-23 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Serve warm with dipping sauce (recipe to follow) you can slice it or just rip off pieces.
  11. Serve with dipping sauce, equal parts balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
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37 Comments

  1. Chrissy

    August 17, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Is it really just one rise?

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    • Maria

      August 19, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      yes. 🙂

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      • Kim

        February 13, 2021 at 2:58 pm

        Can you do this recipe in a bread machine

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        • Maria

          February 13, 2021 at 6:48 pm

          That’s a good question. I am not sure, I’ve never tried it. It would be worth a shot though!

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  2. Pam

    January 28, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    Horrible recipe, waste of time !!!!

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    • Maria

      February 6, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      Can you be more specific as to why you didn’t like it. Flavor, consistency, hard to read instructions? I think this bread is really tasty so I am just wondering what your experience was that made it a waste of time.

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      • Caroline

        February 15, 2017 at 4:11 pm

        I will attempt it and tell you by this month’s end. That comment was disrespectful.

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        • Maria

          February 16, 2017 at 3:19 pm

          Great! Thank you Caroline!

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    • Karen Shipley

      July 25, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      What was bad about it? All the other reviews seemed so positive.

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    • Sherry

      August 12, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      I loved it!

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    • Sharon

      December 31, 2020 at 8:22 am

      The only bad “review”, must be from a horrible cook! Glad I didn’t pay any mind to PAM. THIS BREAD is HEAVENLY!! The easiest, quickest, yummiest bread I have ever made! Thank you for this recipe!

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      • Maria

        February 13, 2021 at 12:54 pm

        lol, thank you. I feel the same way, so so tasty and makes me feel like a Rockstar every time I make it.

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    • Sharon R

      December 20, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      Pam must be a horrible cook, in addition to being super rude. This is the yummiest, easiest bread recipe ever. I whip it up any time at a moments notice. Thank you for the recipe!!

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      • Maria

        January 4, 2022 at 5:26 am

        Thank you so much Sharon. 🙂

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  3. Mikelle

    May 18, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    I make this recipe on a weekly basis and every person that tries it texts me for the recipe. It’s awesome!

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    • Maria

      June 13, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      This makes me so happy Mikelle! I need to make this again soon. It’s been a while since I made it and I almost forgot how much I love it.

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  4. Mrs H

    September 6, 2017 at 1:16 am

    I just made this to go along with your cabbage roll soup. Both recipes were absolutely amazing!! Everyone in our family raved over the combination of the soup and bread. These will both be a rotation in our family meals. We’re already a soup family but the bread just put it over the top!
    Thank you for such a simple recipe.

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    • Maria

      September 6, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      This makes me so happy! We are a soup and bread family too. I’m looking forward to fall and more “soup days”:)

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  5. Lauren

    April 20, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    This is SO GOOD!!! Probably the best bread I’ve ever had in my life. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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    • Maria

      April 21, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Thank you Lauren! I am so glad you loved it!

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  6. Nancy J Christensen

    September 7, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    It was our 24th wedding anniversary, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We stayed at home for supper. I made a prime rib roast and English style baked potatoes with lots of cheese and butter. About a half hour after we finished stuffing ourselves, my first loaves of this bread came out of the oven. I offered my husband a taste. He tried a bite, and suggested we have more, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and fresh ground pepper. I thought we were too full, but we nearly finished the first loaf. This bread is SO delicious!!!! Will be making this one a LOT! Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe!

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    • Maria

      September 8, 2020 at 7:02 am

      I love that story Nancy! That bread really is the best! So glad you found it and it could help you celebrate your anniversary!

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  7. Heather Covert

    November 29, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    I attempted to make the bread with generic store cheap all purpose flour. It wasn’t good at all. I upgraded to a special bread flour and the recipe was much better! The flour really makes a difference!

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  8. Shelly Reynolds

    December 16, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    This bread is a huge hit every time I make it. Perfect slathered with butter and warm, gooey, brie cheese! I make this all the time and it makes a perfect size to give as a gift. It’s one of my favorite bread recipes. I thank you but my waistline does not!

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    • Maria

      December 17, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      I absolutely love hearing this Shelly. Thank you so much for leaving a comment. This bread is soo delicious. And tell your waistline I’m sorry. My waistline is also frustrated with the amount of bread I eat. 🙂

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  9. Rachel

    March 28, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    I’ve made this recipe twice. It’s delicious and easy, and tastes just like the bread from Macaroni Grill! My family loves it! Thanks for an amazing recipe!

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    • Maria

      April 5, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      You’re so welcome! I love, love hearing this Rachel!

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  10. Jackie

    May 28, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    My family loves this bread!! I always have to double the recipe because we could each eat an entire loaf by ourselves. It’s not as good reheated the next day because it loses it’s crisp crust, so we make sure to indulge when its fresh. Oh, it’s so yummy!

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    • Maria

      January 5, 2022 at 9:05 am

      You’re making me remember it’s been too long since I made this! I need some RIGHT NOW!

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  11. Paula

    September 10, 2023 at 5:27 pm

    Just made it and it is restaurant quality only better that I made it myself! Great recipe! Soooooooo delicious! Made it all by hand with fresh rosemary from my garden. Substituted margarine for butter and it is still delicious! Thank You!

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    • Maria

      September 12, 2023 at 7:32 am

      Yay! I am so glad you loved the recipe! So cool that you could even use rosemary out of your garden!

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  12. Monica

    November 3, 2023 at 8:27 pm

    Can you not split it and just make one loaf, if so do you bake it longer?

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    • Maria

      January 15, 2024 at 8:01 am

      That’s a good question, I haven’t ever Doen that before. If the bread was still the same thickness just bigger, I think you would cook it the same amount of time, but you would need to watch it closely to really know if it needed a little more time.

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  13. Lisa DuBreuil

    January 8, 2025 at 6:35 pm

    Oh my goodness! Best bread ever. So quick and easy to make. Just made 6 loaves to take to friends with home made chicken noodle soup. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’m your newest fan!!!

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    • Ann@Real Life Dinner

      January 11, 2025 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! So glad you liked it!

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  14. Lisa DuBreuil

    February 10, 2025 at 7:47 pm

    Absolutley love this recipe. It is my go-to bread for every occasion!

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    • Ann@Real Life Dinner

      February 10, 2025 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! So glad you love it.

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