Russian Sourdough Dark Rye Bread Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 1 (0.25-ounce) packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
• 1 cup water, warm to the wrist
• 1 1/2 cups medium rye flour, divided
• 1 thick slice raw onion
• 1/4 cup water, warm to the wrist
• 1 (0.25-ounce) packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup pumpernickel, or coarse rye meal
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 4 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups medium rye flour