Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

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This copycat Cheesecake Factory brown bread is a lovely moist bread with an even crumb and a sweet flavor. It’s light brown from the cocoa and molasses. Tastes great with some softened salted butter spread on top.

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Sarah Brekke
Sarah Brekke
Sarah Brekke
Sarah Brekke is a culinary professional with over 10 years of experience food media. With a background in both culinary and food sciences, she uses her skills to develop, test, and modify recipes to make them as tasty and practical as possible.
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Published on October 9, 2024
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Emily Nienhaus
Emily Nienhaus
Tested by Emily Nienhaus
Emily is a recipe developer at Dotdash Meredith with a focus on food trends, and inventing new ways to bring interesting flavors to your dinner table. When not in the kitchen Emily enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with friends, although these hobbies always lead back to food being the focus.
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Sliced Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread and loaves with butter on a platter
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Rise Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Cool Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
4 loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water  (105-115 degrees F or 41 to 46 degrees C)

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 package instant dry yeast

  • 3 1/4 cups bread flour, divided, or as needed

  • 1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons molasses

  • 1/4 cup cornmeal

  • 1/4 cup regular rolled oats

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

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  2. Whisk together warm water and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl until combined. Sprinkle yeast over top and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

    Water and yeast in a glass bowl

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  3. Whisk together 2 ½ cups bread flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl. 

    Dry ingredients for bread recipe being whisked together in a glass bowl

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  4. Add the yeast mixture, butter, 1/4 cup honey, and molasses. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined. 

    Dough ingredients being mixed in a glass bowl with a spoon

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  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 5 to 8 minutes until dough is smooth, and slightly tacky, adding 2 tablespoons of bread flour at a time to help work the dough.

    Dough on a floured surface

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  6. Form dough into a large ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours. 

    Dough in a glass bowl covered with plastic wrap

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  7. Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. 

    Dough on a floured surface

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  8. Divide the dough into 4 equal sized pieces, and shape into small loaves, roughly 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. 

    Four dough logs on a floured surface

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  9. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour cornmeal onto a plate and dip the bottoms of the loaves in the cornmeal to lightly coat. 

    Dough on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and on a plate with cornmeal

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  10. Arrange loaves on prepared baking sheet, leaving ample space in between. Lightly moisten tops of loaves with a little water; sprinkle tops with oats. 

    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread dough loaves on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

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  11. Cover loaves loosely with greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.

    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread dough rising on a parchment paper lined baking sheet covered with plastic wrap

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  12. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from loaves and bake until loaves are golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the center of the loaves reads 190 degrees F (88 degrees C), 25 to 35 minutes.

    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

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  13. Transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread on a cooling rack and slices with butter on a plate with a knife

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
3g Fat
38g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 203mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 126mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.