Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons dark molasses
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons melted semisweet chocolate
  • 2 cups rye flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the water.
  • Add the butter, sugar, and molasses and mix well.
  • Stir in the caraway seeds, potatoes, chocolate, rye and wheat flours, and the cornmeal.
  • Using your hands, mix the ingredients together, do not over handle.
  • Form into a smooth ball.
  • Grease a bowl, turn the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Allow the dough to rise for 1 1/4 hours or until double in size.
  • Flour the work surface and turn the dough out onto the floured surface and punch down.
  • This will allow any gases to escape.
  • Using your hands flatten the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut the dough into pieces and form each into a roll about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Place the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with the poppy seeds.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.