black bread

Rye, often dark

Black bread is dark, dense bread made from rye or other whole grains, common in Eastern European and German cuisines.

The dark color comes from the grain itself, molasses, or long baking times.

She served the borscht with thick slices of black bread.

The bread keeps well and has an earthy, slightly sour flavor.

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Soft, pale wheat loaf

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Refined flour loaf

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