There is no one specific dark bread recipe, as the term generally refers to any bread that is made with a dark, dense flour such as rye or pumpernickel. This type of bread is often heavier and more moist than breads made with lighter flours, and may have a slightly sour or bitter flavor. Common recipes for dark breads include rye bread, pumpernickel bread, and black bread.
Combine warm water and maple syrup; sprinkle on yeast; set aside.
Using a whisk, blend eggs, molasses, and coffee.
Add carob powder and1/2 of flour.
Beat until smooth.
Using a wooden spoon, mix in ryeflour and corn meal; beat thoroughly.
Gradually add remaining flour.
Turn onto floured work surface and knead 15 minutes.
Place in lightlyoiled bowl; turn dough so top is also oiled.
Cover with a towel andlet stand for 1 hour.
Turn out, punch down, and knead for 3 minutes.
Form into round loaves.
Place on lightly oiled cookie sheets.
Combine egg and water; use to brush loaves.
Let rise again for 1hour; bake at 350 degrees, 30-40 minutes or until thunking sound ismade when bread is hit with a knuckle.
Makes 2 loaves .
Ingredients
Directions
Combine warm water and maple syrup; sprinkle on yeast; set aside.
Using a whisk, blend eggs, molasses, and coffee.
Add carob powder and1/2 of flour.
Beat until smooth.
Using a wooden spoon, mix in ryeflour and corn meal; beat thoroughly.
Gradually add remaining flour.
Turn onto floured work surface and knead 15 minutes.
Place in lightlyoiled bowl; turn dough so top is also oiled.
Cover with a towel andlet stand for 1 hour.
Turn out, punch down, and knead for 3 minutes.
Form into round loaves.
Place on lightly oiled cookie sheets.
Combine egg and water; use to brush loaves.
Let rise again for 1hour; bake at 350 degrees, 30-40 minutes or until thunking sound ismade when bread is hit with a knuckle.
Makes 2 loaves .
