Pumpernickel Bread (Ee)

Directions

1. 1

   2 To 2 1/2 cups flour 1/4 oz Dry yeast 1 tb Instant coffee 1 tb Caraway seeds 1/2 ts Fennel seeds, crushed 3 tb Molasses 2 tb Butter 1/2 oz

2. 2

   In a saucepan combine molasses, butter, chocolate, vinegar, sugar, salt and 1 1/4 cups of water and heat, stirring, until warm but not boili

3. 3

   With motor on low, pour it into flour mixture, and mix for 30 seconds

4. 4

   Increase speed to highh and mix 3 minutes more

5. 5

   Using a spoon add rye flour and as much of remaining flour as possible

6. 6

   Dough will be slightly sticky

7. 7

   Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic

8. 8

   Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover and let double in size