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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
Directions
Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats