Bohemian Black Bread (Bread Machine)

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 200 Minutes

Servings: 4

Beth Hensperger; 1 1/2 lb. loaf

Ingredients:

1 1/8 cups water

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 1/2 tablespoons molasses

1 3/4 cups bread flour

1 cup medium rye flour or 1 cup dark rye flour

1/4 cup wheat bran

2 tablespoons unsweetened dutch process cocoa

1 tablespoon gluten

1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds

1/2 teaspoon fennel seed

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons fast rising yeast (or 2 1/2 t. bread machine yeast)

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's directions.
2. Set crust on medium and program for the Basic or Whole Wheat cycle; press Start.
3. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
4. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

By RecipeOfHealth.com