Romanov Russian Black Bread Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of Russian cuisine with this homemade Romanov Russian Black Bread. This recipe will guide you through the process of making a dark, dense, and flavorful bread that pairs perfectly with soups and stews. With its unique blend of ingredients, including molasses, coffee, and rye flour, this bread is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the authentic taste of Russian cuisine with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups rye flour
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, caraway seeds, and salt. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm water, molasses, coffee, vegetable oil, cocoa powder, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
3. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to form a sticky dough.
4. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
7. Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf into the greased pan.
8. Cover the loaf with the kitchen towel again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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