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Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread – Soft, Sweet, and Irresistible

This Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread is soft, sweet, and irresistible, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Lukewarm water To activate the yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can be substituted with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses Light molasses for a sweeter taste
  • 2 cups White bread flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour For nutty flavor and texture
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Light or dark varieties work well
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened preferred
  • 1 packet Instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Fine sea salt recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Softened; substitute with vegan butter if needed
For the Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Oats Optional topping for texture
  • 1 tablespoon Cornmeal Optional for dusting

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine lukewarm water with honey and molasses, stirring gently until dissolved.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together white bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and instant dry yeast.
  3. Pour the honey mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for 8 to 15 minutes until it becomes smooth and slightly tacky.
  5. Transfer the kneaded dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 2 hours.
  6. Deflate the dough and divide it into four equal pieces; shape each piece into a cylinder.
  7. Arrange the shaped rolls on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for 40 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 30 to 35 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately and keep the dough in a warm, draft-free area while it rises.

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