A rich, dense, and flavorful bread that's perfect for pairing with hearty soups or enjoying on its own with a pat of butter.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 15 ml apple cider vinegar
- 300 g bread flour
- 15 g butter
- 10 g caraway seeds
- 7 g instant coffee granules
- 45 ml molasses
- 250 g rye flour
- 10 g salt
- 15 g sugar
- 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 470 ml water
- 120 g whole wheat flour
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and molasses. Stir until molasses is dissolved.
Step 2
Add rye flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, sugar, instant coffee granules, unsweetened cocoa powder, and caraway seeds to the bowl. Mix well.
Step 3
Add softened butter and apple cider vinegar. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Step 4
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the mixture and stir to combine.
Step 5
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Step 6
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Step 8
Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a greased baking sheet.
Step 9
Cover the loaf with a damp cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.