Black Bran Bread

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Outstanding hearty black bread with fabulous crust. This recipe is on the back of fleischmann's rapidrise yeast. After living in germany for almost a year i developed a real appreciation for their hearty bread. now i can make some in my own kitchen. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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Set aside 1 cup all-purpose flour from total amount.

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Mix remaining flours , undissolved yeast , wheat bran cereal , caraway seeds , salt and coffee in a large bowl.

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In a sauce pot heat water , molasses , vinegar , butter and chocolate until very warm , 120 - 130 degrees f.

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Stir liquids into dry ingredients.

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Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to the bowl.

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Turn onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.

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Shape into smooth ball.

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Transfer to a greased baking sheet.

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Loosely cover dough.

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Let rise 40 minutes , or until almost double in size.

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Beat egg white and water.

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Brush on surface of bread.

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Bake at 400 degrees f for 35 to 40 minutes.

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Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, rye flour, fast rising yeast, all-bran cereal, caraway seed, salt, instant coffee granules, water, molasses, apple cider vinegar, butter, unsweetened chocolate square, egg white