Russian Black Bread (Abm) is a hearty, flavorful loaf that perfectly complements soups and stews. Its unique blend of ingredients creates a rich, earthy taste that is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Let’s get baking and enjoy the delightful aroma filling the kitchen while we create the classic bread.
When making Russian Black Bread, feel free to substitute the apple cider with another vinegar or fruit juice if you’re out of it. If you’re gluten-sensitive, consider using gluten-free flours, but keep in mind that the texture will vary. Fresh ingredients, especially the onion and other spices, make a big difference in flavor, so sourcing quality items can really pay off.
Bread & Rolls
Russian Black Bread (Abm) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1/3 cup wheat germ
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/3 cups rye flour
- 2 cups bread flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup apple cider, 1 cup water, 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar.
- Add in 1/3 cup chopped onion and mix well to incorporate.
- Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, blending until combined.
- Next, sift in 2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed for that unique flavor profile.
- Mix in 1/3 cup wheat germ, 1/3 cup whole wheat flour, and 1 1/3 cups rye flour until all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Finally, add 2 cups bread flour and 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast, and stir until a dough begins to form.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to bake the bread, ensuring your bread machine is set to the appropriate cycle for a hearty loaf.