UKRAINIAN BLACK BREAD





1 ts Active dry yeast

1/4 c ;Water, warm (not hot!)

1 c Coffee, STRONG; cooled

1 ts Blackstrap molasses

2 c Whole rye flour

1 c Whole wheat flour

1/2 c Whole buckwheat flour

1 1/4 ts Salt

I like caraway so I add 1 tsp.



Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water. Stir the molasses into the

coffee.



Combine the dry ingredients. Mix in the wet ones and knead the dough

for 10-12 minutes. Cover the dough at this point in a bowl and allow

to sit for 2 hours. Take it out and knead again for 3-4 minutes.

Shape into a round ball and and cover it for 30 minutes more. Take

the ball between your hands and roll it into a long thin shape akin

to the of a French bread loaf, approximately 2-3 inches in diameter.

Be sure to keep your hands wet when handling the dough at all stages

thus far.



Grease a cookie sheet and place the dough upon it. Proof the dough in

a warm oven (about 85 degree F.) for 45 minutes. Bake in a 375 degree

F. moist oven (place 1 cup of water in a metal bowl in the oven) for

20 minutes. Remove the water bowl and continue to bake for 30

minutes more at 375 degrees F. This makes one long loaf or it may be

made into 2 shorter loaves or even into rolls.