Russian Black Bread

Name: Russian Black Bread
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup rye flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup or 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder; 1/4 - 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten

13 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup rye flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup or 2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1/4 - 1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten

Directions

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["Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl, reserving 1 cup of the bread flour. Mix until a sticky dough begins to form.", "Mix in the remaining cup of flour and knead for 7 minutes, or until the dough becomes soft and elastic, but may still be somewhat sticky to the touch. Depending on the day's humidity, you may need to add a tablespoon or more white flour to achieve a proper sponge. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.", "After the first rise, shape the dough into an oblong loaf. Place in a greased 9\" x 5\"" or 10\"" x 5\"" bread pan