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Warm Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Basket With Oat Topping

Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Copycat

Recreate the famous Cheesecake Factory brown bread at home with this simple and delicious recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 6 mini baguettes
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • Add yeast mixture, molasses, melted butter, and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down dough and shape into 6 mini baguettes. Place on a lined baking sheet.
  • Cover and let the shaped dough rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush loaves with melted butter and sprinkle oats on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark molasses. Serve warm with butter for the best taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gIron: 2.1mg
Keyword Cheesecake Factory bread, sweet wheat bread
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