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