If I can find this bread in a store, it's spendy. I sent away for a mix, but that seemed equally expensive, until I finally figured out the basic ingredients needed to duplicate this loaf.I use my bread machine. But this could be adapted by mixing, kneading, rising, shaping, rising again and baking in an oven. I like to use for Reuben or ham sandwiches or as a breakfast toast with eggs. I slice, freeze, then vacuum seal using as needed.
Black Russian Rye
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 Tabs. cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 Tab. brown sugar
1 tsp. instant coffee granules
2 Tabs. molasses, or dark corn syrup
3 Tabs. cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 cup rye flour
2 tsps. yeast
(optional: 1 Tab. caraway seed; 1/4 tsp. fennel seed)
Put in machine in order of machine instructions. Use whole wheat or regular crust setting.
Estimated Cost: $1.25 or less
Estimated Cost: $1.25 or less
