Bread is a bread dish that has countless attractive “versions” and always brings indescribable feelings whenever enjoyed. On this occasion, TasteVN will share with you 2 simple ways to make black bread using a rice cooker that are delicious and soft without any complaints. Let’s get cooking!
1. Black bread using a rice cooker
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Preparation
3 hours 30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Black bread using a rice cooker Serves 4
Whole wheat flour 590 gr Dry yeast 1 teaspoon Ground roasted flaxseed 1 teaspoon Olive oil 1 teaspoon Warm water 80 ml Palm sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon
What is dry yeast?
- Dry yeast is one of the 3 types of yeast commonly used in baking. Thanks to the microorganisms in the yeast, baked goods will ferment more easily while also enhancing the flavor of the dish.
- Dry yeast comes in coarse, large grains that are light brown in color. To use dry yeast correctly, you need to mix it with warm water to activate it before use.
Tools needed
Rice cooker, flat spatula, clean cloth, spoon, fork,…
How to make Black Bread using a rice cooker
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Activate the yeast
Take the rice cooker, then gradually add 1 teaspoon of dry yeast, 1 teaspoon of palm sugar, 1 teaspoon of roasted flaxseeds, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 80ml of warm water (about 50 degrees Celsius).
Use a flat spatula to mix well and let the yeast activate for about 5 minutes.
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Mix the dough and first proof
Next, add 590gr of whole wheat flour, use a flat spatula to stir evenly, then knead by hand continuously for about 10 minutes.
When the dough becomes a homogeneous mass and no longer sticks to your hands, cover the surface of the pot with a clean dry cloth and let the dough rest for about 1 – 2 hours.
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Kneading the dough and letting it rise for the second time
Once the dough has doubled in size compared to the original, use your hands to press down the dough to release all the air bubbles, then continue kneading for about 3 minutes.
After that, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and knead for another 5 minutes. Finally, cover with a clean dry cloth again, and let the dough rise for the second time for 60 minutes.
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Baking the bread
When the bread has risen nearly doubled compared to the previous rise, place it in the rice cooker, switch to the cooking mode for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Then, turn the bread over and bake for another 20 minutes. Once the bread is evenly cooked, turn off the cooker and serve the bread on a plate to enjoy!
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Final Product
Black bread made in a rice cooker is an attractive dish that you shouldn’t miss! Besides the rich aroma, the eye-catching color of the bread will definitely draw you in.
Black bread has a mild sweet and salty taste, is soft and smooth, not dry at all, and is especially very easy to make. So why would you overlook such a nutritious dish?
2. Black honey butter bread using a rice cooker
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Preparation
3 hours 30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Medium
Ingredients for Black honey butter bread using a rice cooker For 4 people
Whole wheat flour 20 gr Bread flour 180 gr (bread flour) Instant yeast 3 gr Walnut 60 gr (shelled) Fresh milk 140 ml (unsweetened or sweetened) Honey 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter 20 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 4 teaspoons
How to choose quality walnuts
- Currently, walnuts are sold in two common types in the market: whole nuts and shelled nuts.
- If you use whole nuts, you should choose walnuts that are large in size and appear uniform with each other, not too different. Additionally, when held, they should feel distinctly firm and heavy.
- As for the shelled type, you should choose walnuts that look plump, not shriveled, and when broken, they should be crisp, not overly soft and mushy.
- You should limit purchasing walnuts that show signs of mold, with the surface exhibiting unusual dark spots, as these are spoiled walnuts.
What is instant yeast?
- Instant yeast is one of the three very important types of yeast in the process of making baked goods, as the microorganisms in yeast help the dough ferment more easily and quickly.
- Among them, instant yeast consists of very fine, tiny granules that are brown in color. Because instant yeast can produce more gas, you do not need to use too much when baking to achieve the desired results.
- Especially, when using instant yeast, you do not need to activate the yeast beforehand; you can mix it directly into the flour and then proceed with cooking.
Tools Required
How to Make Black Bread with Honey Butter Using a Rice Cooker
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Mix the Bread Dough
Take the rice cooker and successively add 180g of bread flour, 20g of whole wheat flour, 3g of instant yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 4 teaspoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey, 20g of unsalted butter, and 140ml of warmed fresh milk, then use the flat spatula to mix well.
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Kneading the dough and first proofing
At the same time, you place the dough on a flat surface like a cutting board. To make the dough elastic and chewy, use your hands to knead the dough, continuously stretching and folding it for about 5 minutes until the dough becomes a homogeneous mass and no longer sticks to your hands.
Next, place the dough into the rice cooker, cover it, and proceed with the first proofing for 40 – 50 minutes in a warm place (about 35 – 37 degrees Celsius).
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Shaping the bread and second proofing
When the dough has doubled in size compared to the previous proofing, continue by adding 60g of walnuts, then mix well to combine the ingredients.
Next, divide the dough into 6 equal parts, then use your hands to shape them into balls and place them into the rice cooker, covering it again. Proof for another 40 – 50 minutes at a temperature of 35 – 37 degrees Celsius.
Tip: To achieve the desired temperature of 35 – 37 degrees Celsius, you can turn on the rice cooker to the cooking mode for about 1 – 2 minutes before proceeding with the bread proofing!
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Baking the bread
Next, after the second proofing is done, you switch the rice cooker to the cooking mode and bake the bread for about 45 minutes.
Then, gently flip the bread to the other side and bake again in cooking mode for another 45 minutes.
When the bread is evenly cooked on both sides, turn off the rice cooker and serve the bread on a plate to enjoy!
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Finished Product
The honey butter black bread made in a rice cooker has an intoxicating aroma from the butter that will surely catch everyone’s attention! Especially, thanks to the presence of whole wheat flour, it is also extremely nutritious!
The bread is evenly golden brown, with an incredibly soft and fluffy texture, and on top of the rich butter, you will also find the delicious taste of walnuts and a gentle hint of honey!
What is Whole Wheat Flour?
- Whole wheat flour is a type of flour that has been ground or milled from the whole grain of wheat. Because of this, whole wheat flour is very nutritious and is extremely popular as it retains most of the delicious flavor of wheat.
- Whole wheat flour typically has a light brown color; additionally, when processed, baked goods made from it will have a denser consistency and rise less.
Hope that with the 2 ways to make black bread using a rice cooker that TasteVN has just shared above, you can enjoy more delicious, unique, and equally nutritious dishes. Wishing you success.
