Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
Serves 1
Directions
- 1In a medium bowl, mix warm water, honey, molasses, and dry active yeast.
- 2Add in melted butter, 1 and 1/2 cups of bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix until a smooth dough has formed, then knead for 7-10 minutes. Add in additional bread flour as needed while kneading until dough is smooth.
- 3Transfer dough to a clean bowl, cover it and let it rise until it doubles. It will take about 1 hour. Remember to leave in a warm spot.
- 4Mix together egg and 1 tbsp water, set aside.
- 5After the first rise divide dough into 2 pieces. Using your hands or a rolling pin, open each piece in a rectangle. Roll into a cylinder and pinch to close.
- 6Brush dough with egg wash and roll the tops of the loaves in oats.
- 7Place in a lined baking sheet, cover and let rise for 1 more hour or until loaves almost double, and look puffy and light.
- 8Preheat oven to 350 f. Uncover loaves and bake them for 30 to 35 minutes. Let loaves cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2.25 tsp dry active yeast
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 2 cup white bread flour
- 1.75 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- oats
Equipment
bowlknifebaking sheetbaking brushrolling pin