Ingredients for One Loaf of Black Bread

• 300 g Type 1 wheat flour
• 150 g whole wheat flour
• 50 g rye flour
• 6–8 g food-grade activated charcoal powder
• 10 g fine salt
• 350 ml room-temperature water
• 4 g dry yeast (or 12 g fresh yeast)
• 1 tablespoon of
  
  
  Benvolio Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil
  
  
• 
  
  Benvolio Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  
  
  to drizzle on top

Why the Dough Changes with High Oleic Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Dough Made with

Benvolio High Oleic Sunflower Oil

Finishing with

Benvolio Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

How to Make Black Bread Step by Step

Step 1 – Knead with High Oleic Sunflower Oil

Mix the flours with activated charcoal. Dissolve the yeast in part of the water, add it to the flours,
and gradually pour in the remaining water.
Once the dough starts forming, add


a tablespoon of Benvolio High Oleic Sunflower Oil


and knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 2 – Add Salt and Let It Rise

Add the salt and knead for a few more minutes. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it,
and let it rise until doubled in size.
High oleic sunflower oil helps keep the dough soft and uniform during rising.

Step 3 – Bake and Brush

Shape the loaf and let it rest again. Bake in a preheated oven.
During baking, brush the surface with extra


Benvolio High Oleic Sunflower Oil


to achieve a shiny, crispy, and well-protected crust.

Step 4 – Finish with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Once baked, allow the black bread to cool slightly. Slice it and drizzle with


Benvolio Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

.
This is where EVO shines: intense aroma, full flavor, and a beautiful sheen that highlights the bread’s dark color.