Pumpernickel Bread Recipe

Name: Pumpernickel Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 1 c. black coffee; 1 Tbsp. oil; 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate (2 oz.); 1/3 c. molasses; 1 Tbsp. kosher salt; 2 1/2 c. rye flour; 3 c. unbleached flour; cornmeal

Servings: persons

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 c. black coffee
1 Tbsp. oil
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate (2 oz.)
1/3 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
2 1/2 c. rye flour
3 c. unbleached flour
cornmeal

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with 1/4 teaspoon sugar. In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the coffee, oil, chocolate and molasses.
2
Simmer, stirring over low heat until the chocolate is completely melted.
3
Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate and coffee mixture with the dissolved yeast.
5
Stir in the salt and rye flour and mix with an electric mixer.
6
Gradually beat in the unbleached flour, adding no more than 1 cup at a time to make a workable dough.
7
Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, adding additional unbleached flour as necessary, until dough is smooth and elastic.
8
The dough will feel very heavy.

1509

kcal

Calories

Fat

281

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 pkg. active dry yeast, 1/2 c. lukewarm water, 1/4 tsp. sugar, 1 c. black coffee, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpernickel Bread

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