Description
Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread is a warm, sweet, and earthy delight that captures the essence of comfort food. With its fluffy texture and rich flavor profile, this homemade version brings the restaurant experience right into your kitchen. Perfect for pairing with soups or salads, or simply enjoyed on its own with butter for an indulgent snack. Follow these simple steps to recreate this beloved restaurant classic right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir molasses into the yeast mixture; gradually add to dry ingredients while mixing until combined.
- Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape and Second Rise: Punch down dough, shape into two loaves, place on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover again for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg