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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!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword brown bread, molasses brown bread, outback steak house, the cheesecake factory
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
rise 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 24 slices
Calories 80kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of warm water
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 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 1/2-2 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 1/4 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