Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired)
This Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired) is tender and softly chewy with a gentle whole-wheat nuttiness, mellow cocoa notes, and a hint of molasses sweetness. A dusting of cornmeal adds subtle crunch while oats on top lend bakery charm. Serve warm with butter alongside soups, salads, or as a cozy dinner bread basket centerpiece.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk the warm water with 1 tablespoon honey until blended. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups bread flour, the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- 4
Add the yeast mixture, butter, 1/4 cup honey, and molasses. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 8 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky, adding 2 tablespoons of bread flour at a time as needed to work the dough.
- 6
Shape the dough into a large ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 7
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- 8
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a small loaf, about 6 inches long and 2 inches wide.
- 9
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cornmeal on a plate and dip the bottoms of the loaves into the cornmeal to lightly coat.
- 10
Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between them. Lightly moisten the tops with a little water, then sprinkle the tops with oats.
- 11
Loosely cover the loaves with greased plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
- 12
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the plastic wrap from the loaves and bake until the loaves are golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the center registers 190 degrees F (88 degrees C), 25 to 35 minutes.
- 13
Move the loaves to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Calories 192.56 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 5.54 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 37.31 g 14%
- Total Fat 2.6 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.33 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 8.77 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.02 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 6.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.93 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 11.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 123.04 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 17.69 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Restaurant Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, and Honey. Each serving provides about 192.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired) made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, Honey, Molasses. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired)?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 192.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired) healthy?
- Restaurant-Style Brown Bread (Cheesecake Factory Inspired) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 192.56 calories and 5.54 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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