Description
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread delivers a nostalgic slice of restaurant-style comfort straight to home kitchens. Warm, hearty slices with rich honey notes will transport bread enthusiasts to their favorite restaurant table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) whole wheat flour
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) warm water (110F / 43C)
Liquid Sweeteners and Oils:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup rolled oats (for sprinkling)
- Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, awaken the yeast by combining warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar, allowing the mixture to transform and become frothy within 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate liquid gold (honey), dark molasses, and softened butter into the yeast mixture, blending thoroughly until harmonious.
- Craft a dry ingredient symphony by whisking together bread flour, whole wheat flour, rich cocoa powder, and salt in a separate container.
- Gradually marry the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, creating a cohesive, supple dough that requires gentle kneading; either manually for 8-10 minutes or via stand mixer with dough hook for 5-7 minutes; until the texture becomes smooth and resilient.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, drape with a damp cloth, and allow it to rest and expand in a warm sanctuary for 1-2 hours, doubling in volume.
- Deflate the risen dough with a decisive punch, then partition into 2-3 equivalent segments, sculpting them into elegant baguette-inspired forms.
- Position the shaped loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, shield with a covering, and permit a secondary rise for 30-45 minutes until delightfully puffy.
- Fire up the oven to 350F (175C), preparing for the transformative baking process.
- Embellish the loaves with a lustrous brush of melted butter and optional oat sprinkle, then bake until golden; approximately 25-30 minutes for loaves or 15-20 minutes for rolls; listening for the hallmark hollow sound when tapped.
- Grant the bread a brief cooling interlude before slicing, then embrace its warmth with a pat of butter or utilize for magnificent sandwiches.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Trick: Use water between 100-110°F to ensure perfect yeast bloom without killing the microorganisms.
- Flour Flexibility: Substitute up to 50% whole wheat flour with gluten-free flour blend for a more diet-friendly version while maintaining similar texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Add caraway seeds or extra cocoa powder for deeper, more complex taste profile that mimics Cheesecake Factory’s signature bread.
- Storage Wisdom: Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness for 3-4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg