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Russian Black Bread

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This hearty Russian black bread combines medium rye flour, whole wheat, and molasses for a deep, complex flavor. Enriched with unsweetened chocolate, caraway seeds, and fennel, it offers a unique twist on traditional dark bread. The dough is kneaded until smooth and baked to a golden brown, resulting in a moist, dense loaf perfect for sandwiches or toasting.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 2294.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This hearty Russian black bread combines medium rye flour, whole wheat, and molasses for a deep, complex flavor. Enriched with unsweetened chocolate, caraway seeds, and fennel, it offers a unique twist on traditional dark bread. The dough is kneaded until smooth and baked to a golden brown, resulting in a moist, dense loaf perfect for sandwiches or toasting.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Water -flour
  • 1/4 cups Molasses
  • 3 cups Medium rye flour
  • 1/4 cups Cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cups Whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cups (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cups Unprocessed bran flakes
  • 1 oz Unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons Caraway seeds
  • 2 Envelopes Dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoons Salt
  • 1 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Instant coffee powder
  • 1/2 cups Warm water (105 - 115 F) 2 teaspoon Minced shallot
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour or bread
  • 1/2 teaspoons Fennel seeds
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let stand until foamy.
  2. 2
    Add Water -flour, Molasses 3 c Medium rye flour, Cider vinegar 1/2 c Whole wheat flour, (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 c Unprocessed bran flakes and mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3
    Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4
    Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
  5. 5
    Punch down dough and shape as desired.
  6. 6
    Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled.
  7. 7
    Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  8. 8
    Bake until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. 9
    Cool on wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2294.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.5g72%
Saturated Fat 25.6g128%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 648.3mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 413.6g138%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g89%
Sugars 59.1g
Protein 50.6g102%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: 105, 115, allpurpose, baking, black, blending, bran, bread, butter, caraway, chocolate, cider, coffee, dry, fennel, flakes, flour, instant, international, medium
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