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Cheesecake Factory-Style Brown Bread on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Cheesecake Factory-Style Brown Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp rolled oats

Method
 

  1. Mix water, yeast, and honey; wait 7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix in molasses and oil. Knead in both flours, cocoa, and salt for 8 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
  3. Cover; rise 60 to 75 minutes until doubled.
  4. Shape into 3 slim loaves on a lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with oats; rise 30 minutes until puffy.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 22 to 25 minutes until centers reach 190°F. Cool 20 minutes before slicing.