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Russian Black Bread

A hearty, dense bread with a rich, complex flavor.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Russian
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rye Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Bread Flour
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee
  • 2 tablespoon Molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, whole wheat flour, bread flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, caraway seeds, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  3. Add the molasses to the yeast mixture and stir well.
  4. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  9. Cover the loaf pan with a damp cloth and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  11. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Black Bread, Russian Bread, Rye Bread
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