Cocoa Rye Bread Recipe

Name: Cocoa Rye Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; 2 tablespoons yeast; 1 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water; 4 cups rye flour; 1/2 cup cocoa; 5 cups white flour (or whole wheat); 1 cup raisins (optional); 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons yeast
1 cup molasses
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups lukewarm water
4 cups rye flour
1/2 cup cocoa
5 cups white flour (or whole wheat)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup walnuts (optional)

1
Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup warm water and sprinkle yeast over, and allow to stand 10 minutes til yeast rises. Stir.
2
Add molasses, salt and shortening to the 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water.
3
Stir the rye flour and cocoa together, then beat into the molasses mixture.
4
Add the dissolved yeast and 1 cup of white flour and beat til dough is smooth.
5
Keep adding flour until dough is firm enough to turn onto a floured surface.
6
Knead the rest of the flour into it until dough is smooth and elastic.
7
Place in a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place free from drafts. (approx 2 hours).
8
Punch dough down.
9
Shape into 2 or 3 loaves and place in well greased loaf pans.
10
Allow to rise again 1 hour.
11
Bake 375F 35-40 minutes.
12
(if you want, add the raisins and walnuts with the flour for a delicious tea bread).

1203

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup lukewarm water, 2 tablespoons yeast, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Rye 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.

Cocoa Rye Bread

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