Description
Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread is a soft, slightly sweet, and hearty loaf with a rich brown color and a hint of molasses flavor. It’s perfect served warm with butter or as a base for sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rye flour (or substitute with more whole wheat flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal (for dusting)
- Optional: oats or cornmeal for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in honey, molasses, and vegetable oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, whole wheat flour, rye flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and shape into 2 small loaves or rolls.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and dusted with cornmeal. Optionally sprinkle with oats or more cornmeal.
- Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Adding cocoa powder gives color and a mild depth, not chocolate flavor.
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for easier kneading.
- Brush tops with melted butter for a soft, glossy finish.
- Great served warm with whipped butter or used for sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg