Name: Russian Black Bread Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 cups rye flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup warm water; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 2 tbsp instant coffee; 1 tbsp caraway seeds; 1 tbsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp salt

Russian Black Bread Recipe

Mariele Bussell Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Russian Black Bread

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours and 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups rye flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp instant coffee
1 tbsp caraway seeds
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1 tsp salt

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, salt, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and caraway seeds.
Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to the flour mixture. Mix well.
Stir in molasses and knead the dough for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing.