Recipe: Knock Off Cheesecake Factory Bread (2024)

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Created On: April 25, 2012&nbsp|Updated: March 30, 2020| 43 Comments

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This knock off Cheesecake Factory Bread Recipe tastes JUST like the amazing bread that they serve at the restaurant. Make it to go with your favorite dinner like oven fried chicken or just because the bread is SOOOO good!

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For the longest time I drooled over the brown bread at the Cheesecake Factory. They call it their “wheat bread” but if you’ve tasted it you know it’s not your normal wheat bread. There’s something special.

I set out to figure out a recipe to make that tasty bread and I’m going to be honest, it turned out pretty stinking close. Like close enough that when I go to the restaurant it’s not novelty any more and I go for the French bread just as equally.

Here it is in case any of you guys want to make some yourself.

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Bread Recipe

This bread is so delicious my absolute favorite way to eat it is toasty warm from the oven. You can get the same warm amazingness by zapping or toasting the bread. Top with butter and enjoy!

Ingredients for Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Thankfully all the ingredients for this wheat bread recipe are easy to find. Nothing strange or complicated!

3/4 C warm water
1/4 C molasses
1 1/8 C all purpose flour
3/8 C wheat flour
1/2 TBS cocoa
1/2 TBS sugar
1 tsp instant coffee
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/8 tsp yeast (1/2 packet)
1/2 TBS oil
egg white (optional)
oats (optional)

How to Make Cheesecake Factory Wheat Bread

While this is a pretty classic bread recipe in that there is a lot of waiting and resting it’s pretty straight forward and turns out great!

Dissolve the coffee in the water.
Add yeast and let bubble.
Add sugar, cocoa, salt, and oil.
Add half the flour and the molasses and knead.
Continue adding flour until dough pulls away from the bowl. You want it sticky but manageable. The stickier the softer the dough will be.
Allow dough to rise until it doubles in size. Shape into rolls or loaf.
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with oats.
Allow to rise.
Bake at 350 F 20-35 minutes (time varies depending on the size of the roll/loaf).
To tell if it’s done pick it up and thump the underside it will sound hollow when it’s finished.

Vegan option: I have had great success making this vegan by using Ener-G instead of the egg white

These are my favorite rolls to make because I love love love the texture of the dough when I’m shaping the rolls. I might just be a bread making freak but I love the weight of that soft dough in my hands. I’d love to know if you try it.

Knock Off Cheesecake Factory Bread

Course Appetizer

Knock Off Cheesecake Factory Bread recipe. Now you can make the delicious brown wheat bread at home!

Ingredients

3/4 C warm water
1/4 C molasses
1 1/8 C all purpose flour
3/8 C wheat flour
1/2 TBS cocoa
1/2 TBS sugar
1 tsp instant coffee
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/8 tsp yeast 1/2 packet
1/2 TBS oil
egg white optional
oats optional

Instructions

Dissolve the coffee in the water.
Add yeast and let bubble.
Add sugar, cocoa, salt, and oil.
Add half the flour and the molasses and knead.
Continue adding flour until dough pulls away from the bowl. You want it sticky but manageable. The stickier the softer the dough will be.
Allow dough to rise until it doubles in size.
Shape into rolls or loaf.
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with oats
Allow to rise.
Bake at 350 F 20-35 minutes (time varies depending on the size of the roll/loaf). To tell if it’s done pick it up and thump the underside it will sound hollow when it’s finished.

Notes

vegan option: I make this vegan by using Ener-G instead of the egg white

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chrissyjo says
April 26, 2012 at 9:40 pm

I tried this recipe today and it turned out great! Thank you. Definitely a recipe I will be keeping in my favorite-recipe box.
However, I didnt have instant coffee on hand, so I replaced it with leftover coffee I brewed this morning (and omitting any extra water).
Will defintely make this bread again very soon.
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- NmB Photography says
  February 20, 2013 at 10:37 am
  
  How much water did you use in total?
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Christine says
April 27, 2012 at 4:24 am

Oh my Dear Marissa!! These look so yummy!!
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marissa says
April 27, 2012 at 12:07 pm

awesome I’m glad it turned out for you!
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Anita Stafford says
April 29, 2012 at 6:59 pm

Thanks for sharing this recipe, I’d love to try making this bread! Yours looks great!
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Cranberry Morning says
April 30, 2012 at 6:31 am

Artisan bread. Looks delicious! I’m your newest follower via GFC. I heard it was going away, but I think that is only for non-Blogger bloggers. Follow me back? :-)
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Julie E says
April 30, 2012 at 8:30 am

omg omg omg! I’m totally freaking out right now. I’m the biggest bread fiend and my bf and I always fight over the last piece of this bread when the go to Cheesecake. Thank you SO much for this recipe! I shared your post on my blog’s FB page too.
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Our Pinteresting Family says
May 1, 2012 at 4:33 am

I found your blog on the Take In On Tuesday Link Party. These look fantastic! I’m pinning this recipe for future reference. Megan ~ your newest follower
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suzyhomemaker says
May 1, 2012 at 5:10 am

Mmm, coffee and chocolate in a roll. Sounds great. I would have never thought to add either of those ingredients.
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Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
May 1, 2012 at 6:51 am

Wow do these look divine! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
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Taylor-Ann says
May 1, 2012 at 7:27 am

My mouth is watering just looking at them. I bet they taste great in person. I would love if you shared them on my link party.
http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/04/hope-everyone-had-great-weekend.html
Can’t wait to see what you make next.
~Taylor
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Betsy Pool says
May 1, 2012 at 9:00 pm

That looks so good! I’ll have to try this recipe. I know what you mean. I really enjoy making bread and playing with dough. :)
I’m pinning this so I can remember to make it. I’m so glad you linked up at Romance on a Dime!
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Jaclyn says
May 1, 2012 at 11:58 pm

I LOVE those rolls at Cheesecake Factory! I’m definitely going to try this out!
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The Pastry Chef says
May 2, 2012 at 4:34 pm

Saw this from Chef in Training’s Tuesday Talent Show – I LOVE this bread from Cheesecake Factory. Must try this recipe, thanks!
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Patsy says
May 2, 2012 at 6:18 pm

This is my favorite bread. Thanks for sharing it. I am a new follower. Patsy
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Amber's Snippets of Design says
May 2, 2012 at 8:48 pm

Oh yum Marissa! Thank you! ;)
amber{at}snippetsofdesign
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Tisha says
May 4, 2012 at 1:57 pm

Um, yum! I’ll be trying this over the weekend! Thanks for linking up.
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Randi~Dukes and duch*esses says
May 5, 2012 at 7:42 pm

Mmmm … I can’t wait to try that. It sounds delicious.
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Ashleigh says
May 5, 2012 at 9:56 pm

Came over from the It’s Overflowing Party. I had to click on… I ask for only the dark bread at Cheesecake Factory! Oh yum!!!!
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Karyn Tripp says
May 7, 2012 at 12:27 pm

This looks delicious! I would love it if you have the chance to stop in & link up @ Things That Make You Say Mmmmm!
http://cookingwithkaryn.blogspot.com
Have a great day!
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Terry says
May 7, 2012 at 6:22 pm

There are ingredients in there that I never would have guessed. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing – I’ve pinned it already. Thanks for linking up to our party this week.
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Michelle says
May 8, 2012 at 9:40 pm

I struggle making bread, but these look amazing! Thanks for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday. You’ve been featured! Stop by and grab an “I was featured” button. Hope to see you again this week! :)
Michelle
http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
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Heather Kaluf says
May 9, 2012 at 2:10 pm

I love there rolls too! Can’t wait to make them myself. I liked your facebook page.
Thanks for linking up to our Sunday Round Up link party. Hope to see you again this weekend :)
xoxo
Heather
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Carrie says
May 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

Oh, sounds delicious!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
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Polkadot-pretties says
May 12, 2012 at 7:05 am

Great project!!!
Thanking you for linking up to my craft, create and inspire linky party…..
I hope you will stop by and link up another fabulous project, this weeks party is now live.
Claire x
Www. Polkadot-Pretties.blogspot.com
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ToSewWith Love says
May 12, 2012 at 11:25 am

I am drooling just looking at the photo! We are featuring this today ^^) thanks for sharing and have a fab weekend!
hugs,
Lelanie
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Kayla's Creations says
May 12, 2012 at 12:33 pm

These look delicious & I am in love with the cheescake factory’s bread. I”m so glad you linked up to Sunday round up, thank you! =)
I”m pinning this so I don’t forget to make them. I featured you this week! http://www.kaylascreationsblog.com/2012/05/link-party-9.html
-Kayla :)
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Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says
May 12, 2012 at 2:19 pm

Yum yum yum! These look so delicious!
Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week! You’ll be featured at tonight’s party! :)
XO!
Vanessa @{nifty thrifty things}
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Its So Very Cheri says
June 2, 2012 at 12:08 pm

I am featuring your bread recipe tomorrow at Its So Very Cheri.
Cheri
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marissa says
July 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm

Leigh just emailed and asked about how long until it doubles I’d say about an hour. Depending on the room temperature it will probably be 1-2 hours but I think you should be good to go if you wait around an hour as long as your kitchen isn’t really really cold. I figured some of you others may be curious too
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Tianne and Charlie says
July 31, 2012 at 3:45 pm

wow this looks like an exact replica!!! so excited to try it.
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Sheng Xiong says
January 4, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Hi there! I have a problem. I’ve attempted to make this twice and I haven’t had any results at all. My problem is my dough is not rising. I do have to say that I am not a baker and this is my first attempt at making bread. I’ve checked and recheck my measurements so do you think it’s the yeast? I’ve checked the expiration date and it’s still good though. Please help!!!
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- Genevieve Jones says
  March 31, 2013 at 10:26 am
  
  Try sprinkling a pinch of sugar over the yeast ,it may help?
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marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
January 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm

Sheng Xiong I wonder if your yeast is bad or if you killed your yeast from having your water too hot those would be my first guesses
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EVEVA L says
February 23, 2013 at 10:08 pm

Hi! I baked this bread today. It was my first time baking bread. The dough was really sticky and it took more than an hour to bake in a loaf pan. I just wanted to clarify the part in the direction where it states to, “Continue adding flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl.” This might sound like a silly question, but do I add additional flour than what is stated in the recipe?
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- marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
  February 23, 2013 at 10:57 pm
  
  YES you might have to add more flour than what the recipe calls for. Bread flours vary as do the conditions of everyone’s kitchens so you need to judge it on how the dough is as opposed to a certain measurement. The stickier the do the softer the bread will be but you want to be able to handle it without it sticking to your hands. This is the part about the dough pulling away from the bowl.
  And yes since a loaf pan is about 3 times thicker than rolls that makes sense for the cooking time to be over an hour.
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- EVEVA L says
  February 24, 2013 at 5:28 pm
  
  Thank you!
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EVEVA L says
February 24, 2013 at 5:27 pm

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Thuy Vi says
July 11, 2013 at 10:25 pm

Just tried making this bread, and it turned out good but not that great like the one at the CF. Not sure if ill make it again, I feel like the bread is missing a little something… Just not sure what. Thanks anyway!
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Joelle says
August 4, 2013 at 2:31 am

Just tried this recipe. Super yummy. I ended up using 2 c std flour and 1/2c whole wheat. I will try a little bit less molasses next time as I found it a little too strong. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Yum.
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- Joelle says
  August 4, 2013 at 3:10 am
  
  Correction, I used 1/4 c whole wheat
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Emily says
March 24, 2016 at 9:19 pm

Oh, their bread is so good! Pinned this so I can try it for myself :) Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday.
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Rose Atwater says
March 27, 2016 at 5:40 pm

These look delicious! I’m a sucker for bread recipes especially a cheesecake factory bread recipe! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
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