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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread has a tender texture, subtle sweetness, and that signature dark color. It's a great side dish for all your favorite meals.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 449kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • small bowl
  • dough hook
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap or lightweight towel

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups warm water about 105-115℉
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup melted butter cooled
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • Cooking spray
  • ¼ cup rolled oats optional

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer, place the warm water, yeast and sugar. Give it a stir to help dissolve the sugar and activate the yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until the yeast starts to bubble.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, coffee, brown sugar and salt. Set aside.
  • Once the yeast has bloomed, add in the honey, molasses and melted butter and stir to combine.
  • Place the bowl into the stand mixer and use the dough hook.
  • Add in the whole wheat flour mixture and start the mixer on low.
  • Once the whole wheat mixture is incorporated, start adding the bread flour, starting with 2 cups of it.
  • Slowly continue to add it as the dough is kneaded until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. This should take about 6-8 minutes.
  • Once the dough has formed a ball, spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl and cover with a clean dish towel.
  • Place the bowl in a warm area and allow the dough to rise for 50-90 minutes, it should double in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 6 equal portions.
  • Shape into long loaves about 8-10 inches in length and place on a baking tray several inches apart.
  • Lightly wet the tops of the loaves and sprinkle the oats on top and gently press them into the dough. (Just brushing the tops of the loaves with wet fingers is enough.)
  • Cover the baking trays and let the loaves rise for about 30-45 minutes, again should double in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake the loaves for 20-22 minutes, just until the edges turn golden.
  • Remove and serve warm!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg