How to Make Pumpernickel Bread II - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, and pumpernickel bread is no exception. Dark and rich, with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, pumpernickel bread is a German classic that makes a perfect accompaniment to soups, stews, or simply slathered with butter.

This recipe for Pumpernickel Bread II takes a little bit of time and patience, but the results are well worth it. The deep, complex flavors of this bread come from a combination of rye flour,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 ¼ cups bread flour
  • 1 ⅓ cups rye flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 ⅓ teaspoons salt
  • 2 ⅔ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ⅔ tablespoons brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 9 -1/2x5 inch loaf (2 pounds)

  • Mix well bread flour, rye flour, cornmeal, salt, yeast, cocoa, and brown sugar. Add milk, oil, and molasses. Mix thoroughly. When mixed well enough that the dough holds together, knead by hand 15-20 minutes.
  • Cover, let rise in bowl 30 minutes. Punch down, form, and place into 9 1/2x5 inch pan. Cover with damp cloth and let rise about 1 hour.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven 25 to 30 minutes, covering top with aluminum foil last 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    218 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg