What is squaw bread made of?

This squaw bread recipe uses a combination of rye flour, whole wheat flour, molasses, cornmeal, cocoa powder, active dry yeast, warm water, and oil or butter. It’s the mix of rye and molasses that gives the bread its signature flavor and rich brown color. The cocoa powder doesn’t add a chocolate taste—it just deepens the loaf’s appearance and balances the sweetness beautifully.

Is squaw bread the same as brown bread?

While they may look alike, they’re not quite the same. Brown bread is often made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with sugar or honey. A true squaw bread recipe relies on molasses and rye for its signature flavor and slightly chewy bite. It's softer and sweeter than traditional brown bread, making it great for sandwiches, toast, or pairing with hearty dinners like stoved chicken .

What’s the difference between squaw bread and pumpernickel?

Great question. Pumpernickel is a dense German-style bread made with coarse rye and usually baked low and slow for several hours. This squaw bread recipe , on the other hand, is lighter in texture and much quicker to make. While both share rye flour and a dark color, squaw bread includes cornmeal and molasses for a sweeter, softer result. If you’ve ever tried San Giorgio lasagna , you know how nice it is to balance richness with a subtly sweet bread—and this recipe does exactly that.

Is the brown bread at Cheesecake Factory squaw?

While Cheesecake Factory’s famous bread is inspired by it, their recipe is a proprietary version. That said, this homemade squaw bread recipe captures that same slightly sweet, soft, rich taste—without any preservatives or artificial flavors. You get to enjoy it fresh from your oven, warm and just as good (if not better).

Squaw Bread Recipe – Amazing Homemade Taste in 9 Steps

Name: Squaw Bread Recipe – Taste the Homemade Magic in Every Slice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: PT-488120H1M6S
Cuisine: American

Description

Soft, sweet, and slightly earthy, this squaw bread recipe is a homemade classic perfect for sandwiches or warm slices with butter.

Ingredients

1 cup rye flour

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons cornmeal

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

¼ cup molasses

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand until foamy.

2. Mix rye flour, wheat flour, cocoa powder, cornmeal, and salt in a bowl.

3. Add molasses, oil, and yeast mixture. Stir to form a dough.

4. Knead for 8–10 minutes on a floured surface until elastic.

5. Place in greased bowl, cover, and rise 1 hour.

6. Punch down, shape into loaf, place on baking sheet.

7. Let rise 30 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F.

8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until crust is firm and hollow underneath.

9. Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or store airtight.

Notes

To make it vegan, use oil instead of butter.

Freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Brush loaf with butter after baking for extra softness.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Bread
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 145
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg