Are you a fan of the Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread? If so you will love being able to recreate this famous brown bread - at home! This easy copycat recipe is a true crowd-pleaser with it's rich brown color, deep flavor, and soft texture.
Cheesecake Factory's Brown Bread is one of my favorite items to order when eating out. I love the slight sweet flavor and the touch of chocolate flavor in the bread. When spread with butter it is one of the most irresistible treats!
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❤️ Why you'll love this copy cat recipe
Flavorful brown bread baguette: Cheesecake factory bread has its own unique flavor with a touch of chocolate flavor and caramel color, it is a sweet brown bread delicious served warm with salted butter.
Homemade warmth There's something special about baking your own bread, especially when it's one of your favorite bread recipes. The aroma that fills your kitchen and the joy of sharing homemade bread with loved ones is truly unbeatable.
🥘 Ingredient List
All-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
Whole wheat flour
Cocoa powder
White or brown sugar
Salt
Instant dry yeast
Salted butter
Honey: maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
Molasses
Old-fashioned oats
🔪 Instructions for Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
- In the bowl of a stand mixer bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and yeast. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the warm water, melted butter, molasses, and honey.
- Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients in the stand mixer bowl. Pour the water mixture into the well.
- Using the dough hook attachment to the stand mixer, mix until wet and dry ingredients until the dough comes together, scraping the sides of the bowl down periodically to ensure mixing together all of the ingredients. Alternatively, you can mix by hand until the ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 5-8 minutes. If necessary, add more flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the dough in the oiled bowl, rolling it around to coat all sides. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place, and let dough rise for 2 hours, until the dough doubles in size.
- After the dough has risen, divide it into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 9-inch log.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the shaped dough loaves on it. Sprinkle rolled oats on top of each loaf. Optionally, score the tops of the loaves lightly with a sharp knife.
- Cover the loaves with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- To bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake the mini baguettes for 30 minutes, until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Once baked, remove the loaves from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy your homemade bread!
🥄 Equipment
Mixing bowls
Stand mixer with dough hook attachment (optional but handy)
Plastic wrap or kitchen towel
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
🥫Storage
Room temperature: store mini baguettes in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Freezer: store in airtight freezer safe containers up to 3 months.
Reheat: warm thawed bread wrapped in foil in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through.
📖 Variations
While the classic Cheesecake Factory brown bread is undeniably delicious, there are different ways to add your own twist!
Nuts and Seeds: Incorporate chopped nuts or seeds like walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds for added texture and flavor.
Coffee Chocolate Chip: For a hint of extra sweetness, sprinkle in some chocolate chips and espresso powder into the batter.
Spice it Up: Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to infuse the bread with a warm, aromatic touch.
💭 Tips
Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your ingredients, particularly eggs and butter, are at room temperature for even mixing and better incorporation.
Baking Time: Keep an eye on the bread as oven temperatures vary. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature (between 195 and 210 degrees) of the bread to ensure doneness.
Make dinner rolls: shape dough into dinner rolls instead of mini baguettes.
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🍽 Serve with..
Serve bread warm with your favorite butter or honey butter spread.
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📖 Recipe
Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
Equipment
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer with dough hook attachment (optional but handy)
- Plastic wrap or kitchen towel
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 ½ cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2¼ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1¼ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoon salted butter melted
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and yeast. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the warm water, melted butter, molasses, and honey.
- Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients in the stand mixer bowl. Pour the water mixture into the well.
- Using the dough hook attachment to the stand mixer, mix until wet and dry ingredients until the dough comes together, scraping the sides of the bowl down periodically to ensure mixing together all of the ingredients. Alternatively, you can mix by hand until the ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 5-8 minutes. If necessary, add more flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the dough in the oiled bowl, rolling it around to coat all sides. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place, and let dough rise for 2 hours, until the dough doubles in size.
- After the dough has risen, divide it into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 9-inch log.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the shaped dough loaves on it. Sprinkle rolled oats on top of each loaf. Optionally, score the tops of the loaves lightly with a sharp knife.
- Cover the loaves with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- To bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake the mini baguettes for 30 minutes, until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Once baked, remove the loaves from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy your homemade bread!
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