Molasses Brown Bread
Delicious molasses brown bread similar to the one served at The Cheesecake Factory! This recipe makes 2 loaves. You'll LOVE this bread!
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup of warm water
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons dry active yeast (1 packet)
- 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ Tbsp. baking cocoa
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. molasses
- 1 egg white + 1 Tbsp. water egg wash to brush on bread
- a handful of oats
- melted butter for brushing onto finished bread
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until it looks like a creamy foam on top of the water (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking cocoa, and salt.
- Add water/yeast mixture, oil, honey, and molasses. Mix with a stand mixer or Danish dough whisk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. It will be slightly sticky (if it's dry, add a tablespoon or two of water).
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for at least 5 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic at this point.
- Add a bit of oil (about 1 Tbsp.) to the mixing bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 ½-2 hours.
- Punch dough down and divide it into two portions. Roll out each portion into a 12-14" loaf and place on a well-greased baguette pan or baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with oats. Cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake loaves for 25 minutes. Brush with melted butter.
- Allow loaves to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
If you find your dough too sticky, add a ¼ cup of flour and go from there. If you find your dough too dry, add a bit more water (Tablespoon at a time). You want a dough that after it has been kneaded, is soft and smooth.
Bread will stay fresh for several days. Wrap in plastic or keep in a bread bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal
