Steakhouse Black Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons rye flour
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, molasses, caraway seeds, sea salt, melted butter, and rye flour. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
2. Using a wooden spoon, gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. After the dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough briefly and shape into a round loaf. Place the loaf onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
6. Cover the loaf with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
8. Remove the loaf from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• The caraway seeds and blackstrap molasses give this bread its unique flavor.
• Rye flour is a type of flour made from the whole grain of rye.
• This bread tastes best when served warm with butter.