Description
A delicious homemade version of Cheesecake Factory’s famous honey wheat bread, soft and slightly sweet with a perfect texture.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp vital wheat gluten (optional, for texture)
- 1 egg white, beaten (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp rolled oats (for topping)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add honey, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually mix in whole wheat flour, bread flour, and vital wheat gluten (if using) until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush loaf with beaten egg white and sprinkle with oats.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.