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Old-World Dark Bread

Name: Old-World Dark Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2 loaves.
Cuisine: Europe, German, Russian
Ingredients: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 cups rye flour; 2 cups All-Bran; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 cups water, divided; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 50 min.

Makes

2 loaves

I came up with this recipe in an attempt to re-create a wonderful Russian bread I enjoyed as a child. It makes a dense, crusty loaf that dark-bread lovers are sure to savor.

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Ingredients

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups rye flour
2 cups All-Bran
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a saucepan, heat 2-1/2 cups water, molasses, butter, vinegar and chocolate to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a ball. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Brush over bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 147 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

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