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cheesecake factory brown bread

Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats

Method
 

  1. Whisk the warm water, yeast, and honey together and let sit 5 to 8 minutes until foamy.
  2. Whisk in the molasses, cocoa powder, melted butter, and salt until smooth and dark.
  3. Stir in the whole wheat and bread flour, then knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl for about 60 minutes, until doubled.
  5. Shape into a loaf, brush with water, roll in oats, and let rise again 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, cool 10 minutes, then slice.

Notes

The first rise takes about 60 minutes and the second about 30 to 40 minutes, neither is counted in the prep time above since it's mostly hands-off waiting. If you want two smaller loaves instead of one, just check them a few minutes early since they'll bake faster.