Russian Black Bread

There's a nice tangy bite to this hearty dark rye that still has a tender crumb, thanks to the wheat flour. Cocoa and coffee powders darken the loaf, and caraway and fennel seeds impart just a bit of licorice flavor. It can be made in your bread machine or with a stand mixer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 159 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 ½ cups bread flour
• 1 cup rye flour
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon caraway seed
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon fennel seed (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place ingredients into the bread machine in order suggested by the manufacturer.

Step 2

Use the whole wheat, regular crust setting.

Step 3

After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on a cake rack, and allow to cool for 1 hour before slicing.