Russian Black Bread (Rolls Or Loaves)

Russian Black Bread (Rolls Or Loaves)


1. In a medium saucepan, heat water, molasses, oil, and baking chocolate until very warm (120F - 130F degrees). The chocolate does not need to be completely melted.

2. In a large bowl, blend all-purpose flour, bran, sugar, coffee, salt, onion powder, fennel seed, and yeast at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.

3. Stir in, by hand, the rye flour.

4. On well-floured working surface, knead the dough, adding 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups additional all-purpose flour as needed, until dough is smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Dough will be slightly sticky.

5. Place dough in a greased bowl, and then turn the dough so the greased side is up. Cover and let rise in a warm place until not quite doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).

6. Generously grease (not oil) two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or cookie sheets. Punch down dough.

7. For Rolls: divide dough into 24 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Place in prepared round cake pans.

8. For Loaves: divide dough in half and shape each half into rounds. Place in prepared pans.

9. Cover and let rise in warm place until not quite doubled in size (30-45 minutes).

10. Heat oven to 375F degrees. If desired, brush rolls or loaves with mixture of 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water.

11. Bake rolls for 35-40 minutes. Bake loaves for 45-55 minutes, or until crust is dark brown and loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped.

12. Immediately remove from pans and allow to cool.

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