Dark rye bread is a kind of bread that is made from the flour of rye grain. As per its characteristics, this variety of bread has a strong in taste and dark color. Dark rye bread is denser and richer in fiber compared to other varieties of breads like those made using wheat flour etc and hence is considered a much healthier option. The main ingredients used for making dark rye bread include active dry yeast, dark rye flour, all-purpose flour, warm water, shortening, salt, molasses, melted butter and cocoa powder.