Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread
This Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread. Brings the beloved restaurant bread. To your kitchen. With its rich, slightly sweet flavor from honey. And molasses. And a perfect texture from the blend of flours. This bread is perfect. For any occasion. Whether enjoyed as is. With a pat of butter. Or used for sandwiches. It’s a hit every time. Plus, the rolled oats on top. Add a delightful crunch!
3 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 c all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
- 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 c warm water
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1/4 c molasses
- 1/4 c honey
- rolled oats for topping
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In your KitchenAid stand mixer. Combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and yeast. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl. Mix together the warm water, melted butter, molasses, and honey.
- Combine: Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients. And pour in the wet mixture. Using your KitchenAid mixer. Blend until the dough comes together.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. And knead by hand for 5-8 minutes. Or use the mixer if you prefer. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a bowl greased. With 1 tablespoon of oil. Roll the dough to coat it in oil. Then cover with plastic wrap. And let it rise for about 2 hours. Or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Loaves: Divide the dough into three equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 9-inch log. And place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle rolled oats over the top of each loaf. Lightly score the tops. With a sharp knife.
- Second Rise: Cover the loaves with plastic wrap. And let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaves for 30 minutes. Once done, cool the bread on a wire rack.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Substitute the all-purpose flour. And whole wheat flour. With a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Ensure the blend contains xanthan gum. Or add 1 tsp per cup of flour if it doesn't. Be mindful of cross-contamination. If you have celiac disease. The texture might be slightly different. But the flavor will still be fantastic. The dough may be stickier. So knead it with wet hands. Instead of adding too much extra flour. Enjoy your gluten-free honey wheat bread!