Black Bran Bread Recipe

Name: Black Bran Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 ½ cups rye flour; 14 ounce fleischmann's fast rising yeast, 1 envelope; ¾ cup wheat all-bran cereal; 1 tablespoon caraway seed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 ¼ cups water; ¼ cup molasses; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 ½ cups rye flour
14 ounce fleischmann's fast rising yeast, 1 envelope
¾ cup wheat all-bran cereal
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

1
Set aside 1 cup all-purpose flour from total amount.
2
Mix remaining flours, undissolved yeast, wheat bran cereal, caraway seeds, salt and coffee in a large bowl.
3
In a sauce pot heat water, molasses, vinegar, butter and chocolate until very warm, 120 - 130 degrees F.
4
Stir liquids into dry ingredients.
5
Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to the bowl.
6
Turn onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.
7
Shape into smooth ball; transfer to a greased baking sheet.
8
Loosely cover dough; let rise 40 minutes, or until almost double in size.
9
Beat egg white and water; brush on surface of bread.
10
Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes.
11
Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1 ½ cups rye flour, 14 ounce fleischmann's fast rising yeast, 1 envelope, ¾ cup wheat all-bran cereal, and more.

Yes, Black Bran Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Black Bran Bread

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