How to Make Romanov Russian Black Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rich with history and flavor, Romanov Russian Black Bread is a traditional recipe that has been passed down through generations in Russia. This dark, hearty bread has a deep, complex flavor that is both satisfying and comforting.

Legend has it that this bread was a favorite of the Romanov family, the ruling dynasty of Russia for over three centuries. Its rich, dense texture and deep, earthy flavor made it a staple at their dinner table, and it soon became synonymous with Russian cuisi...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • ⅓ cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 cups dark rye flour, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 - (2 pound) loaf

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the warm water and corn syrup. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups of the rye flour to the yeast mixture, and beat until smooth. Stir in the salt. Set bowl in a warm place, and cover with a cloth or towel. Let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in more flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough is stiff. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead in more flour by hand as needed to form a stiff but slightly sticky dough. You may use less or more flour. Form dough into a ball. Clean the mixing bowl, and lightly grease it. Place the dough in the bowl, and cover with a towel. Place in a warm place to rise until doubled. This may take as long as 2 hours.
  • Turn the risen dough out onto a floured surface, and press out the air bubbles. Roll dough into a loaf, and place into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Turn the loaf so that the seam is on the bottom. Cover the pan with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from loaf pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Bread will not brown very much.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 322mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 333mg