Bohemian Black Bread (bread Machine)

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 cups water
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 cup medium rye flour or 1 cup dark rye flour
• 1/4 cup wheat bran
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened dutch process cocoa
• 1 tablespoon gluten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons fast rising yeast (or 2 1/2 t. bread machine yeast)

Recipe

• 1 add all ingredients to the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's directions.
• 2 set crust on medium and program for the basic or whole wheat cycle; press start.
• 3 when the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
• 4 let cool to room temperature before slicing.