OLD-WORLD RYE BREAD

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Rye and caraway give this bread wonderful flavor, while the surprise ingredient of baking cocoa adds to the rich, dark color. I sometimes stir in a cup each of raisins and walnuts. -Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup molasses
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups rye flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Cornmeal

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the molasses, butter, rye flour, cocoa, caraway seeds, salt and 2 cups all-purpose flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each piece into a loaf about 10 in. long. Grease 2 baking sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves on prepared pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.