Russian Black Bread (Bread Machine)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 13
Russian Black Bread (Bread Machine) Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours and 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup strong coffee , brewed and cooled
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
4 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
2 tablespoons butter , softened
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds , slightly crushed
1 teaspoon caraway seed , slightly crushed
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 1/4 cups rye flour
3/4 cup bran cereal flakes ( I use All-Bran by Kellogg 's ) or 3/4 cup bran buds ( I use All-Bran by Kellogg 's )
1 tablespoon cocoa powder ( if using sweetened cocoa powder , omit sugar )
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
168
Sugar
6g
Fat
2g
Russian Black Bread is a hearty, full-flavored bread that gets its dark color from molasses and cocoa powder. This bread is perfect for pairing with spicy soups or as a sandwich bread. The bread’s rye flour content adds depth to its rich, earthy flavor while the bran flakes increase its fiber content, making it ideal for people who want to increase their fiber intake. This bread is also easy to make with the help of a bread machine, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.Add all ingredients except sunflower seeds into bread machine pan in order suggested by your machine's manufacturer
2.Select Basic Bread setting; choose Medium Crust Color setting (optional)
3.Start the bread machine
4.Once the bread is done place it in a bag and allow it to cool down.
5.Enjoy!

PROS

-Very easy to make and requires minimal effort.

-Authentic, full-flavored bread that is perfect for sandwiches and snacks.

-Gluten-free alternatives can be used for those who are allergic to gluten.

CONS

-Too much fennel and caraway could be overwhelming for some people’s palate.

-Not advisable for people on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eating this bread may provide health benefits such as:
-Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease because of its high fiber content.
-Lower risk of type 2 diabetes and colon cancer due to the presence of whole grains in the bread.

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