Cheesecake Factory’s Honey Wheat Brown Bread

Cheesecake Factory’s Honey Wheat Brown Bread
By kitchentrials.com

This is the first bread I started making regularly because it’s SO EASY! I keep the recipe taped inside my glasses cupboard because I make it all the time! My crusty, rustic, no knead bread truly has no kneading, no fuss, and it turns out perfect every time!

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:
1½ cups warm water (105ºF)
1 tbsp sugar
2¼ tsp instant dry yeast (1 package)
2 cups bread flour
1¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp espresso powder (or coffee)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, softened
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Instructions:

In a medium bowl, mix together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes to proof (it will be foamy on top at the end).

Using the paddle attachment in your stand mixer, whisk together the bread flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, butter, honey, and molasses. Also, add your food coloring here if using. You can adjust the colour while it's kneading, so just add a little at a time. Mix on medium-low speed until combined. The dough will be fairly thick and a little tacky.

Swap out to the dough hook, and knead on medium speed for 8 to 10 minutes. This dough is thicker than your standard white bread, so it will be a little tacky, but will not pull or stick to the bottom of the bowl while kneading (but will when the mixer is stopped).

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