Russian Black Bread

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

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Ingredients

 * 1½ cups water
 * 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
 * 2½ cups bread flour
 * 1 cup rye flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons margarine
 * 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
 * 1 tablespoon brown sugar
 * 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
 * 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
 * 1 tablespoon caraway seed
 * ¼ teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
 * 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

 * 1) Place ingredients into the bread machine in order suggested by the manufacturer.
 * 2) Use the whole wheat, regular crust setting.
 * 3) After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on a cake rack, and allow to cool for 1 hour before slicing.