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Several slices of dark rye bread in a staggered stack, with the rest of the loaf in the background. Bread sits on a metal counter with an acid-etched metal tree artwork in the background, against a rustic wood board wall.

Dark Rye Bread

Caraway seeds, molasses, and cocoa powder bring this lovely dark rye bread its flavor and color. Use a bread machine or make it by hand.
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Course Bread
Cuisine Gnomish
Servings 1 1 1/2 lb loaf

Equipment

  • Bread machine optional but recommended

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ⅛ cups lukewarm water
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 2 Tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups rye flour
  • 3 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp caraway seed
  • 2 tsp yeast

Instructions
 

Bread Machine Instructions

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order listed, wet stuff first and yeast last (or follow the instructions for your bread machine if it uses a different wet/dry order).
  • Use the Basic Bread / White Bread setting, 1.5 lb loaf, light or medium crust.

Manual Bread Instructions

  • Knead all ingredients together by hand (8-10 minutes) or using a dough hook in a stand mixer (5-7 minutes). Dough will be slightly tacky.
  • Gather dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and leave in a warm place to rise for 75 minutes.
  • Punch dough down then roll into a log shape and place in bread pan. Cover loosely. Set in a warm place to rise for 60-75 minutes.
  • Toward the end of the second rise, preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Uncover bread. Add a few decorative slashes to the top with a sharp knife. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on a wire rack.
Keyword bread machine, dairy-free
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