Ukrainian Rye Bread

4 hours Prep: 2 hours Cook: 2 hours

1136 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1	teaspoon	yeast, active dry
1/4	cup	water	warm
1	x	yeast, active dry	dissolved in water
1	cup	coffee	strong
1	teaspoon	blackstrap molasses	(optional) add molasses to the coffee.
3	cups	rye flour	whole
1/3	cup	flour, buckwheat
1 1/4	teaspoons	salt

Mix the dry ingredients.

Add 3/4 cup of the coffee and the yeast solution.

If necessary, use the rest of the coffee if the mixture is too dry.

Use water on your hands to knead the dough for 5-10 minutes.

Cover and let rest for 2 hours at room temperature.

It won't really rise much.

Again, use water on your hands and knead the dough briefly.

Again cover, and let rise for 30 minutes more, covered with a damp cloth.

Shape the dough into 1 or 2 long skinny loaves, again using water on your hands.

Place the dough on a cookie sheet, either greased or dusted with flour.

Proof the dough in a warm and humid place (85 degrees F) for about 45 minutes, until the dough is soft.

There will be little rise. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes, with a pan of water in the oven.

Bake at 375 deg. F for another 30 minutes, without the water.

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Serving Size 614g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1136 3% of calories from fat