In a large mixer bowl, combine 3 cups of the all-purpose flour, 1 cup of the rye flour, all of the bran cereal, yeast, coffee crystals, caraway seed, sugar, fennel seed and salt. Set aside.

Bread has a major place in Russian culture. It's more than just a staple. In Russia's turbulent history it's often been the only thing that's kept people alive.

Latvian layered rye bread, or rupjmaizes kārtojums, is an iconic piece of Latvian cuisine, similar to a trifle or a parfait. On Monday, the Russian Flagship Program hosted a cooking night in Dey ...