German Dark Rye Bread

Step 1

Place white flour, cocoa, yeast, caraway seed and salt in large bowl. Stir to mix

Step 2

Place 2 cups water, honey and butter in a saucepan. Heat liquids until they are very warm, 110 degrees.Add to dry ingredients and mix until moistened.Beat very hard for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in rye flour, enough to make a soft dough.Knead 8 to 10 minutes.Cover and let rest 20 minutes

Step 4

Knead lightly, roll out and shape to fit 2 greased loaf pans.Brush tops lightly with oil, cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Step 5

Bake at 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.