Delicious Homemade Cheesecake Factory Sourdough Bread
Do you ever get a craving for that delicious bread served at the Cheesecake Factory? If you do, now you can easily make it at home with this simple, tried and tested recipe!
A tangy, rich sourdough bread, this Cheesecake Factory Sourdough Bread is sure to satisfy your cravings while tantalizing your taste buds with its unique and delightful flavor. The sour-salty combination, thanks to the combination of two types of lactic acid, is unrivaled and will leave you wanting more. The secret to success with this bread is to really take your time in making the starter. A great starter will bring out the best flavors, giving you a beautifully textured, heavenly smelling and delicious loaf of sourdough to be proud of.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups warm water
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp. yeast
• ½ cup sourdough starter
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the water, flour, salt, sugar, and yeast until a Rough Dough forms.
2. Add the sourdough starter and mix again until completely incorporated.
3. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
6. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a loaf.
8. Place the shaped dough in the greased loaf pan, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for a further 45 minutes.
9. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
There’s no denying that this sumptuous and savory loaf of Sourdough is a true treat, and you can’t beat the satisfaction of making it with your own two hands. With a hint of sweetness from the sugar and a delightful hit of sour from the starter, it’s the perfect accompaniment to any dish or to eat on its own. No matter how you try it, you can be sure that this Cheesecake Factory Sourdough Bread is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!