Russian Sourdough Dark Rye Bread Recipe

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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

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