Black Bread (bread Machine)

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 2/3 tablespoons applesauce (or vegetable oil)
• 1 1/3 tablespoons dark molasses
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 2/3 cup oat bran
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/3 cups rye flour
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in bread pan in order listed by your manufacturer.
• 2 select basic bread setting.
• 3 when done, remove from pan and cool on wire rack 30 minutes before slicing.
• 4 serve warm with butter, or use for rueben sandwiches.