Black Bread Recipe
- 1/2 c. Water
- 2 Tbsp. Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Molasses
- 1 Tbsp. Cocoa
- 2 c. Flour, unsifted
- 1 c. Rye flour, unsifted
- 1/2 c. Bran cereal, crushed
- 2 tsp Caraway seeds
- 1/2 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Instant coffee pwdr
- 1/2 tsp Onion pwdr
- 3 Tbsp. Melted margarine
- 1/4 ounce pkg Yeast
- 1/4 c. Hot water
- Food Processor Directions: In a saucepan, heat 1/2 c. water, vinegar, molasses and cocoa over medium heat till boiling.
- Cold to lukewarm.
- Insert steel blade in food processor.
- In container, combine flours, bran cereal, caraway seeds, honey, salt, coffee and onion pwdr.
- Add in margarine and process 20 to 30 seconds or possibly till mix is well combined.
- Dissolve yeast in 1/4 c. hot water.
- With processor running, add in yeast gradually through feed tube, then add in molasses mix processing till dough forms a ball, clearing the sides of the bowl.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured board and knead 2 to 3 min.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top.
- Cover and let rise in a hot place, free from drafts, till double in bulk, about 2 hrs.
- Punch dough down.
- Shape into a ball and place in center of a greased 8-inch round cake pan.
- Cover and let rise till double in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Bake at 350 F (180 C) for 35 to 40 min.
- To glaze bread and give it a shiny crust, combine cornstarch and cool water in saucepan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, till mix boils.
- Continue to cook for 1 minute.
- As soon as bread is baked, brush cornstarch mix over top of loaf.
- Return bread to 350 F (180 C) oven and bake 2 to 3 min longer or possibly till glaze is set.
- Remove from pan and cold on a wire rack.
water, vinegar, molasses, cocoa, flour, rye flour, bran cereal, caraway seeds, honey, salt, coffee pwdr, onion, margarine, yeast, water
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-bread-85698 (may not work)