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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread loaves with oats

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

The famous Cheesecake Factory brown bread made at home - soft, lightly sweet honey-wheat bread with a deep color from molasses and cocoa, topped with oats.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups warm water 110F
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1.5 cups bread flour
  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats for topping

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or large bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Stir the yeast and honey into the warm water and let it sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the molasses, butter, both flours, cocoa, instant coffee, and salt. Mix, then knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled.
  4. Punch down and divide into small loaves or rolls. Shape, place on a parchment-lined sheet, brush with water, and sprinkle with rolled oats.
  5. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 350F for 22-25 minutes until the loaves sound hollow when tapped. Serve warm with butter.

Notes

The dough should be soft and slightly tacky. The cocoa and coffee are for color and depth, not chocolate flavor. Rolled oats on top give the signature look.