Russian Black Bread

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Warm water (1 1/2 cups)
• Active dry yeast (2 teaspoons)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Molasses (2 tablespoons)
• Caraway seeds (2 teaspoons)
• Instant coffee (1 tablespoon)
• Cocoa powder (2 tablespoons)
• All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
• Whole wheat flour (1 cup)
• Rye flour (2 cups)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and caraway seeds.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the molasses and honey in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
3. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf on a greased baking sheet.
8. Cover the loaf with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake the bread for 40-45 minutes, or until it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.