INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups warm water (105℉)
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1 tbsp sugar
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2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast (1 package)
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2 cups bread flour
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1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
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2 tsp espresso powder (or coffee)
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1 tsp salt
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2 tbsp butter, softened
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tbsp molasses
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caramel colouring, or dark brown food colouring (optional)
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1/4 cup cornmeal, for dusting the bottom of the shaped (not baked) loafs (optional)
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oats, for dusting the top of the shaped (not baked) loafs (optional)