Black Bread Bread Machine

Discover the rich, complex flavors of homemade "Black Bread" with the ease of a bread machine! This recipe combines rye flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of molasses for a subtly sweet, earthy loaf with a deep, dark hue. Aromatic notes of instant coffee and optional caraway seeds add depth, while the bread machine does all the work, making it perfect for beginners and busy bakers alike. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can create a bakery-quality loaf featuring a tender crumb and perfectly crusty exterior. Ideal for hearty sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or as an irresistible accompaniment to soups and stews, this black bread is a flavorful, versatile addition to your bread repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 2 cups Bread flour
• 1.25 cups Rye flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the water, vegetable oil, and molasses to the bread pan of your bread machine.

Step 2

Layer the bread flour and rye flour on top of the liquid ingredients, ensuring the liquid is fully covered.

Step 3

Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, instant coffee granules, salt, and caraway seeds (if using) evenly on top of the flour.

Step 4

Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the active dry yeast.

Step 5

Select the 'Basic' or 'Whole Wheat' bread cycle on your bread machine. Use a medium or dark crust setting based on your preference, and start the machine.

Step 6

Once the baking process is complete, carefully remove the bread pan from the bread machine and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Gently remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	481.9 grams (481.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1793

Total Fat 34.40g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.70g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2372mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 341.30g	124%
Dietary Fiber 35.30g	126%
Total Sugars 27.50g
Protein 50.60g	101%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 1542mg	33%

*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: 16.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 72.7%