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Pumpernickel Bread Recipe

A hearty, dense bread with a rich, deep flavor. Perfect for sandwiches or as a side.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rye Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Bread Flour
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee
  • 2 tablespoon Molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds
  • 2 teaspoon Instant Yeast
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rye flour, whole wheat flour, bread flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, salt, and caraway seeds.
  2. 2. Dissolve the molasses in the warm water and add to the dry ingredients.
  3. 3. Add the instant yeast and mix until a dough forms.
  4. 4. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. 6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. 7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
  8. 8. Bake for 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. 9. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Bread, German, Pumpernickel
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