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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread

  • Author: Trusted Blog

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:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add honey, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. Gradually mix in whole wheat flour, bread flour, and vital wheat gluten (if using) until a dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  7. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush loaf with beaten egg white and sprinkle with oats.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.