Russian Black Bread
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 1/2 cups bread flour
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1 cup rye flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons margarine
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2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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1 tablespoon caraway seed
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1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
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Place ingredients into the bread machine in order suggested by the manufacturer.
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Use the whole wheat, regular crust setting.
3
After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on a cake rack, and allow to cool for 1 hour before slicing.