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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread

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This Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread recipe recreates the beloved, slightly sweet, and hearty brown bread served at the restaurant. With a rich flavor from honey, molasses, and whole wheat, this bread has a soft interior and a chewy crust, perfect for serving with butter or as a base for sandwiches.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For Topping:

  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (for sprinkling)
  • Melted butter (optional, for brushing)

Instructions

🍞 Activate the Yeast:

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, sugar, and honey.
    • Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.

🥄 Make the Dough:

  1. Add Ingredients:

    • Add molasses, vegetable oil, bread flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the yeast mixture.

  2. Knead the Dough:

    • Mix with a dough hook on medium speed or knead by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic (7-10 minutes).
    • The dough should be slightly sticky but not too wet.

  3. First Rise:

    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.

🔪 Shape the Bread:

  1. Divide and Shape:

    • Punch down the dough and divide it into 2-4 equal pieces, depending on the size of loaves desired.
    • Shape into oblong loaves or rolls.

  2. Prepare Baking Sheet:

    • Place the loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  3. Second Rise:

    • Cover with a cloth and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.

🔥 Bake the Bread:

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Add Topping:

    • Brush the loaves with melted butter (optional) and sprinkle with rolled oats.

  3. Bake:

    • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

  4. Cool:

    • Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

🍽️ Serve:

  1. Slice and Enjoy:

    • Serve warm with butter, or use for sandwiches.

  2. Serving Suggestions:

    • Pair with soups, salads, or as a side to your favorite meal.

Notes

  • Make It Softer: Add 1 tablespoon of vital wheat gluten to help with dough elasticity.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Bread Machine Friendly: You can make the dough in a bread machine using the dough cycle, then shape and bake as directed.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/copycat-cheesecake-factory-honey-wheat-bread/