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Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Whole wheat flour, molasses, cocoa powder, and espresso powder give this Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread its classic brown color and unique flavor. A little sweet, a little savory, and so good served warm with butter!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Inactive Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 3 loaves
Calories: 903 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 pack active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup salted butter softened
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½-2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup oats for the top

Instructions

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  1. Warm your milk in the microwave until it is just warm to the touch.
  2. To a large mixing bowl add the warm milk, brown sugar, and yeast.
  3. Stir until everything is combined and the yeast has bloomed.
  4. To that mixture add the molasses, honey, butter, wheat flour, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, the instant coffee powder and cocoa powder.
  5. Using a wooden spoon mix everything together until combined.
  6. Place the dough into an oiled bowl and cover.
  7. Set aside to rise for 1 hour.
  8. Once the dough has doubled in size knead it for about 3-5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
  9. Separate into 3 even balls.
  10. Roll each ball into about an 8 inch long loaf and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  11. Sprinkle the tops with the oats.
  12. Set aside to rise for about 30-40 minutes.
  13. Once the loaves have risen slightly place a 375 degree preheated oven.
  14. Bake for about 20-25 minutes.
  15. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  16. Serve warm with whipped butter.

Nutrition Information

Serving 36 Calories 903kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 167g (56%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Potassium 1096mg (31%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 750IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 285mg (29%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3loaves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 903

% Daily Value*

Serving 36
Calories 903kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 167g 56%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Potassium 1096mg 23%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 750IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 285mg 29%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.