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Russian Black Rye Bread (corrected)

Jeff Dwork <jeff@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:28:26 -0700
v120.n013.7
This recipe was posted 6/15/2014 (v114n024). The fennel seed line was 
missing and the salt and sugar quantities were swapped. Here's the 
fixed version and we'll fix the original in the archives.

Jeff

* Exported from MasterCook *

                          Bread, Russian Black Rye

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Serving Size  : 24    Preparation Time :0:00
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                 Low Fat                         Posted

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2           cups  strong brewed coffee -- or espresso
   4        tablespoons  butter
      1/4           cup  dark molasses
      1/2           cup  apple cider vinegar
   5               cups  dark rye flour
   2               cups  whole wheat flour
   1                cup  all-purpose flour
      1/4           cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
   1         tablespoon  instant espresso powder
   1         tablespoon  onion powder
   1           teaspoon  garlic powder
   2        tablespoons  caraway seed
      1/2      teaspoon  fennel seed -- or dill seed
   1           teaspoon  salt
   1         tablespoon  sugar
      1/2           cup  warm water -- (105 - 115F)
   1 1/2    tablespoons  active dry yeast
   1                     egg white -- beaten (optional)

1.   In a saucepan, warm the coffee, butter, molasses and vinegar 
until the butter melts.  Remove from heat, and let cool.

2.   In a large bowl, combine the flours, cocoa powder, espresso 
powder, onion powder, garlic powder, caraway seed, fennel or dill 
seed and salt.

3.   In a sm bowl, dissolve the sugar in the water and then add the 
yeast.  Set aside for 10 min until the mixture is foamy.  Make a well 
in the flour mixture, and pour in the coffee mixture and the foamy 
yeast liquid.

4.   Stir flour in from the edges to the center of the bowl until all 
the liquid is absorbed and the flour forms into firm, fairly sticky 
dough. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, and knead for 10 
min.  The dough will be dense and somewhat sticky.

5.   Form the dough into a ball, and place in a large, oiled mixing 
bowl.   Roll the dough around the bowl until the surface of the dough 
is oiled.  Cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place 
until the dough doubles in size -  about 2 hrs.

6.   After the dough has risen,  gently deflate it by pressing it 
down with your palms.  Divide the dough in half, and form 2 loaves, 
either round or in bread loaf pans.  Slash a cross on the top of each 
round loaf (for expansion) and place each loaf on an oiled baking 
sheet.  If baking in an oiled bread loaf pan, there's no need to 
slash the top of the loaf.

7.   Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a 
warm place for 30 min.  Brush the tops with egg white.

8.   Bake for 40 - 50 min in a 350F preheated oven until the crust is 
well browned.  Cool on wire racks.  For a softer rust, cover lightly 
with plast5ic wrap while cooling.  For a crunchier crust, leave 
uncovered while cooling.

Makes 2 loaves


Description:
   "This dense, chewy, old style bread gets its dark color from 
coffee, molasses and unsweetened cocoa."
Source:
   "Homemade Bread"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 177 Calories; 3g Fat (14.7% 
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
5mg Cholesterol; 114mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2020 - 0329 corrected fennel, salt sugar