Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
Soft and sweet, with a hint of chocolate flavor, Cheesecake Factory is known for their delicious Brown Bread — make it at home with this easy copycat recipe!
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
The Cheesecake Factory is one of our favorite restaurants because it is a place where the whole family can find things they love to eat. Not to mention, they have a HUGE dessert menu!
My kids especially love the sweet brown bread that they serve before your meal. These soft baguettes of brown bread are bursting with flavor! I’m not usually tempted by bread at a restaurant, but Cheesecake Factory brown bread is another story! It’s somehow sweet, savory, and perfectly soft and fluffy…all at the same time!
We live kind of far away from town, so we can’t go out to eat as much as we might like. But the good news is that with this easy copycat recipe, we can make that delicious Cheesecake Factory bread at home anytime!
This is a real from-scratch bread recipe, made with yeast. So you do have to allow a little bit of time for it to rise. But the basic recipe is actually pretty simple! You mix up the dough, and after it rises you shape the dough into loaves and bake. It’s a great homemade bread recipe for beginners! No stand mixer or special baguette pan needed! Just simple ingredients and simple supplies.
This Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread recipe is as close as you can get to the real deal, and will bring the taste you know and love into your own kitchen! It really captures the flavor of the bread and it smells so good while it’s baking!
What is Cheesecake Factory’s Brown Bread Made Of?
If you were wondering whether the Cheesecake Factory brown bread is chocolate flavored, well, yes, there is cocoa powder in the recipe! It’s just enough to give it a hint of chocolate flavor and it contributes to the distinctive brown color. The bread is also made with a blend of all purpose flour and whole wheat flour, plus molasses, so that’s why it is a rich brown in color too!
Of course, the actual Cheesecake Factory brown bread recipe is a closely guarded secret, but I think this copycat recipe is pretty spot-on both in looks and taste! You’re gonna love it!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- Rolled oats for topping
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Instructions
Before you start, you’ll want to plan ahead, as this homemade bread recipe takes about 3 hours of total time. Don’t worry though, as most of this time is simply prep time and allowing for the bread to rise.
To Make The Dough
- In a medium bowl, stir together the warm water, molasses, honey, and yeast. Set aside and allow the yeast mixture to proof for 10 minutes.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour the bowl of wet ingredients into this.
- Fold together until a sticky dough forms, then transfer to a floured countertop to finish kneading by hand. Continue kneading for 5-8 minutes until you have a smooth ball of dough.
- Place the dough into a bowl that’s been coated in oil and roll the dough in the oil to coat the top of the dough. Place the dough in the middle of the bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 2 hours.
To Bake The Bread
To Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and divide into 3 even portions.
- Roll out each of the dough balls into long logs. Place the 3 bread loaves onto the prepared pan.
- Brush the tops of the loaves with water and sprinkle with rolled oats. Cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap and place the pan into a preheated oven. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Prep Tips
- To Serve – This sweet brown bread tastes fantastic with just a little bit of butter on top, but if you really want to make it a treat, try it with our Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter recipe!
- Storage – Keep your homemade bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 2-3 months. To do so, wrap each loaf in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Be sure to note on the bag the date that you made the bread!
More Homemade Bread Recipes To Try
- Easy Beer Bread (No Yeast!)
- Slow Cooker Bread
- Little Caesars Crazy Bread
- Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
- Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread Wreath
- Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
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Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Recipe
Equipment
- 9x11 Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- Rolled oats for topping
Instructions
To Make The Dough
- In a medium bowl, stir together the warm water, molasses, honey, and yeast. Set aside and allow the yeast to proof for 10 minutes.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour the bowl of wet ingredients into this.
- Fold together until a sticky dough forms, then transfer to a floured workspace to finish kneading by hand. Continue kneading for 5-8 minutes until you have a smooth ball of dough.
- Place the dough into a bowl that's been coated in oil and roll the dough in the oil to coat. Place the dough in the middle of the bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 2 hours.
To Bake The Bread
- Remove the dough from the bowl and divide into 3 even portions.
- Roll out each dough ball into a log shape. Place the 3 bread loaves onto the prepared pan.
- Brush the top of each loaf with water and sprinkle with rolled oats. Cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap and place the pan into a preheated oven. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Is that 1/2 cup plus 2 tbs molasses?
Hi Patty, it is 1/4 cup, plus 2 Tablespoons of molasses.