Dark Bread

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Title: Dark Bread
Categories: Breads
Yield: 2 servings

1 c Warm water 2 tb Carob powder
1/4 c Maple syrup 4 c Whole wheat pastry flour
2 tb Yeast 1 1/2 c Rye flour
4 Eggs, at room temperature 1/2 c Corn meal
1/4 c Molasses 1 Egg
1 tb Instant coffee 1 tb Water

Combine warm water and maple syrup; sprinkle on yeast; set aside. Using a
whisk, blend eggs, molasses, and coffee. Add carob powder and 1/2 of
flour. Beat until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, mix in rye flour and corn
meal; beat thoroughly. Gradually add remaining flour. Turn onto floured
work surface and knead 15 minutes. Place in lightly oiled bowl; turn dough
so top is also oiled. Cover with a towel and let stand for 1 hour. Turn
out, punch down, and knead for 3 minutes. Form into round loaves. Place on
lightly oiled cookie sheets. Combine egg and water; use to brush loaves.
Let rise again for 1 hour; bake at 350 degrees, 30-40 minutes or until
thunking sound is made when bread is hit with a knuckle.

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