Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Recipe
This Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Recipe is soft, slightly sweet, and so easy to make! Made with whole wheat flour, molasses, cocoa powder, honey, and yeast.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen scale (optional)
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Clean kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup oats for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Activate yeast
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Mix wet ingredients
- Add honey, molasses, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
Step 3: Combine dry ingredients
- In another bowl, mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Step 4: Form dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 5: Knead
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 6: First rise
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
Step 7: Shape
- Divide the dough into small rolls and shape them into oval pieces.
Step 8: Second rise
- Place on a baking tray, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 9: Add topping
- Brush lightly with water and sprinkle oats on top.
Step 10: Bake
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
Step 11: Cool and serve
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with butter.