Russian Black Bread (Rolls Or Loaves)

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded bran cereal
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 4 cups medium rye flour
• 1 egg white, to brush over loaves before baking (optional)
• 1 tablespoon water, to brush over loaves before baking (optional)

1. In a medium saucepan, heat water, molasses, oil, and baking chocolate until very warm (120F - 130F degrees). The chocolate does not need to be completely melted.
2. In a large bowl, blend all-purpose flour, bran, sugar, coffee, salt, onion powder, fennel seed, and yeast at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
3. Stir in, by hand, the rye flour.
4. On well-floured working surface, knead the dough, adding 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups additional all-purpose flour as needed, until dough is smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Dough will be slightly sticky.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl, and then turn the dough so the greased side is up. Cover and let rise in a warm place until not quite doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
6. Generously grease (not oil) two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or cookie sheets. Punch down dough.
7. For Rolls: divide dough into 24 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Place in prepared round cake pans.
8. For Loaves: divide dough in half and shape each half into rounds. Place in prepared pans.
9. Cover and let rise in warm place until not quite doubled in size (30-45 minutes).
10. Heat oven to 375F degrees. If desired, brush rolls or loaves with mixture of 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water.
11. Bake rolls for 35-40 minutes. Bake loaves for 45-55 minutes, or until crust is dark brown and loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped.
12. Immediately remove from pans and allow to cool.

water, molasses, oil, chocolate, flour, bran cereal, sugar, coffee, salt, onion powder, fennel, active dry yeast, medium rye flour, egg, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/russian-black-bread-rolls-or-loaves-176895 (may not work)