Pumpernickel Recipe

Name: Pumpernickel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup warm water; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; ⅓ cup mild molasses; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons hard margarine; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional); 1 ¼ cups hot water; 2 ½ cups rye flour; ¼ cup cocoa; 3 cups all-purpose flour (approximately)

Servings: persons

½ cup warm water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
⅓ cup mild molasses
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons hard margarine
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)
1 ¼ cups hot water
2 ½ cups rye flour
¼ cup cocoa
3 cups all-purpose flour (approximately)

1
Stir warm water and sugar together in small bowl.
2
Sprinkle yeast over top.
3
Let stand 10 minutes.
4
Stir to dissolve yeast.
5
Measure molasses, butter, salt, caraway seed and hot water in large bowl.
6
Stir.
7
Cool to lukewarm.
8
Add rye flour and cocoa.
9
Beat to mix thoroughly.
10
Add yeast mixture.
11
Stir.
12
Add about 1/2 of the all-purpose flour.
13
Mix.
14
Work in enought remaining flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
15
Turn out onto a floured surface.
16
Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
17
Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
18
Cover with tea towel.
19
Let stand in warm place until doubled in bulk.
20
Punch dough down.
21
Divide dough into 2 equal portions.
22
Shape into round balls.
23
Place onto greased baking sheets.
24
Cover with tea towel.
25
Let stand in warm place until doubled in size.
26
Bake in 375 oven for about 30 minutes.

692

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup warm water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 3 (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, ⅓ cup mild molasses, and more.

Yes, Pumpernickel falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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