Buckwheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Proof the yeast in the lukewarm water with the sugar.
2. 2
   After you get a yeast sponge add the buttermilk (room temperature), salt, eggs and the three different kinds of flour and caraway seeds.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Take the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, kneading until smooth.
5. 5
   Place the dough in a large buttered bowl, cover with a towel and let stand in a warm place to rise until doubled in bulk.
6. 6
   This will take from 1~/2 to 2 hours.
7. 7
   Take the dough out and punch it down a couple of times.
8. 8
   Knead and shape the dough into a loaf and place in a buttered loaf pan (9~ by 5~). Let stand in a warm place, covered with a towel, to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Brush the bread with a little melted butter and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until light brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped with your finger.
9. 9
   Cool wrapped in a towel.