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Serbian Pumpernickel Bread
 
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 165 Minutes
Servings: 5
I got this recipe from a friend of my mom's-it's a recipe passed down for many generations. If you like dark bread, you will love this! It's addictive!
Ingredients:
2 cups boiling water
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105-110 degrees)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups dark rye flour
1 cup wheat bran, unprocessed
3 -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Directions:
1. Combine boiling water, chocolate, vinegar, molasses, caraway seeds and coffee in a large bowl till chocolate melts; cool to 105-110 degrees F.
2. Dissolve yeast in the warm water; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Add to chocolate mixture and add sugar and salt.
4. Mix in rye flour and bran, kneading well.
5. Knead in white flour (I use a kitchenaid).
6. Grease the bread, cover and let rise until doubled.
7. Form into 2 round loaves; let rise again till double.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; brush with egg white and sprinkle with salt.
9. Bake another 20 minutes until loaves sound hollow.
By RecipeOfHealth.com