Russian Black Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• Pinch of sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups medium or dark rye flour
• 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ Organic Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup bran
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1/2 tablespoon minced shallots or red onion