Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

If you’ve ever tasted this bread, you know what I’m talking about! Cheesecake Factory got it right with this melt-in-your-mouth bread. Fluffy and perfect with softened butter. If you love bread and serving it alongside your meals, try making my Grandma’s bread, these easy 1-hour rolls, or cheesy garlic bread.

What is Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread?

Cheesecake Factory isn’t just for cheesecake. Before ordering your food, your server brings you a warm loaf of their signature brown bread to enjoy as you read their endless menu of possibilities. Don’t judge the bread by its color because everyone at your table will devour it…even the kids. It has the fluffiest texture and a slight sweetness in flavor from the brown sugar and honey. Sprinkled with rolled oats on top for some added texture, this is a perfect loaf of bread! Their menu is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. And every table is greeted with this ever so popular brown bread. I’ve even gone there a time or two just for the brown bread! It’s that good! Now you’re in luck because you can make this bread at home! But if you’re looking for more Cheesecake Factory copycat recipes, I have you covered. These avocado eggrolls are always a favorite, and this chicken madeira is incredible! For dessert, make this red velvet cheesecake. They have one similar to mine at the restaurant, but I think mine is better!

Ingredients to Make Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Basic everyday ingredients are all you need to make this brown bread. And if you keep them on hand, you can make it whenever you want! You may be skeptical of a few of the ingredients, but trust me on this: it just works! The unexpected combination of ingredients creates the fluffiest, tastiest brown bread you’ve ever tried.

Whole Milk: Warmed, but not hot. Brown Sugar: Just a little for sweetness. Sugar also helps activate the yeast. Active Dry Yeast: Just one packet of instant active yeast. Molasses: Adds moisture and chewiness to the texture of the bread. Honey: Adds sweetness. Butter: Use unsalted butter in this recipe. Whole Wheat Flour: Whole wheat flour makes the fluffiest bread! All-Purpose Flour: A combination of white and wheat flour is perfect for bread. Instant Coffee Powder: Trust me on this one! Your bread won’t taste like coffee. It just adds bitter notes of flavor that balance with the sweeter ingredients. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Make sure it is unsweetened! Salt: To balance the flavors. Rolled Oats: Just a little sprinkle on top! It bakes into the bread, adding a delicious and unexpected texture.

Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Recipe

There is nothing like homemade bread, and this soft Cheesecake Factory brown bread recipe can be made to enjoy all week long for sandwiches. Once you experience this bread at home, you’ll want to make it all the time! Follow my step-by-step instructions below on the recipe card.

Make the Dough

Proof the Dough

Shape and Bake

On the Counter: Make sure your bread has completely cooled for at least a few hours before storing it. You can store in a bread bag or bread box for a few days or transfer bread directly to an airtight container for up to a week. In the Refrigerator: Store your bread in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week. In the Freezer: Place the bread in a sealable freezer bag and store it for up to 3 months.