Russian Black Bread Bread Machine

Experience the hearty, robust flavors of traditional Russian Black Bread with the convenience of a bread machine in this easy-to-follow recipe. Packed with a dynamic blend of dark rye, whole wheat, and bread flours, this loaf achieves its signature depth from rich molasses, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a hint of instant coffee granules. The warmth of caraway seeds adds a touch of aromatic spice, while cider vinegar lends a subtle tanginess. This recipe is perfectly crafted for the "whole wheat" or "dark bread" cycle on your bread maker, ensuring a seamless process with a crusty, flavorful finish. Serve this moist, slightly dense bread alongside stews, smoked fish, or your favorite spreads for a taste of old-world charm right in your kitchen. With prep time under 10 minutes and made entirely in a bread machine, this recipe delivers artisanal-quality bread with minimal effort—perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:210 mins

Total Time:220 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup Dark rye flour
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1.25 cups Bread flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Instant coffee granules
• 2 teaspoons Caraway seeds
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the water, molasses, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil to your bread machine pan, ensuring that the liquids go in first as per most bread machine manufacturer instructions.

Step 2

Sprinkle the unsweetened cocoa powder over the liquids.

Step 3

Add the dark rye flour, whole wheat flour, and bread flour in layers, ensuring the flours fully cover the liquid ingredients.

Step 4

Sprinkle the granulated sugar, salt, instant coffee granules, and caraway seeds evenly on top of the flour layer.

Step 5

Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the active dry yeast. Ensure the yeast does not come into contact with the liquids at this stage.

Step 6

Secure the bread machine pan in the bread maker, select the 'Whole Wheat' or 'Dark Bread' cycle, and choose the 1.5 lb loaf size (or equivalent size your machine supports). Use a medium crust setting for optimum flavor and texture.

Step 7

Start the machine and let it complete the kneading, rising, and baking cycles. Avoid opening the lid during the baking process to maintain consistent heat.

Step 8

Once the bread machine beeps, indicating the baking is complete, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts.

Step 9

Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing. This allows the crumb to fully set and the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1776.7

Total Fat 35.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3582.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 332.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 50.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 246.9mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 2336.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.1%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 71.9%