Russian black bread

Russian Black Bread

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in .25 cups water (warm), let sit

Step 2

Add all liquid ingredients (including melted margarine)

Step 3

Add all dry ingredients

Step 4

Add yeast solution (that goes in last)

Step 5

Make dough and knead 5-7 minutes (can use mixer, such as KitchenAid)

Step 6

Let dough sit and rise for 1 - 1.5 hours in warmth (oven with light in works great)

Step 7

Take dough out, knead 2-3 times and place into oiled loaf pan. Let rise for another 1 - 1.5 hours

Step 8

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Step 9

Bake bread for 40-45 minutes