Indulge in the delightful world of pumpernickel bread, a traditional German bread known for its dark, dense texture and rich, slightly sour flavor. This versatile bread can be enjoyed on its own or paired with various accompaniments, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Our collection of pumpernickel bread recipes offers a range of options to suit every taste and skill level. From classic pumpernickel to variations like chocolate pumpernickel and pumpernickel rolls, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our recipes will help you create delicious, authentic pumpernickel bread that will impress your family and friends.
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PUMPERNICKEL BREAD I
This recipe makes a loaf that is not the very heavy textured bread made from the book that comes with the bread machine.
Provided by Clem Zulinski
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place ingredients into the bread machine in order suggested by the manufacturer.
- Use the Light Crust or Whole Wheat settings. Start the machine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
PUMPERNICKEL BREAD
Unsweetened chocolate, molasses, and ground caraway seeds give this bread its unmistakable depth of flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 6h35m
Yield Makes 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brush a large bowl with butter; set aside. Combine 1/4 cup warm water with sugar; sprinkle yeast over top. Set aside. In a small saucepan, heat espresso, chocolate, molasses, and 1 1/2 cups water over medium. Cook, stirring often, just until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool until warm but not hot (below 110 degrees).
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine both flours, caraway, and salt. Add the chocolate mixture then yeast mixture. Mix by hand, using the hook, to combine. Turn mixer on medium and mix until dough comes together in a smooth, springy ball around the hook, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove a small piece of dough and stretch it. If the dough holds together in a thin "windowpane" without breaking, the gluten is sufficiently developed. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated, about 4 minutes. Turn out onto a well-floured surface and knead a few times to form into a ball. The dough will be slightly sticky; don't be tempted to add more flour. Transfer to buttered bowl, turning once to coat, and cover loosely with buttered plastic. Let sit at warm room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- When dough has doubled, turn out onto a work surface. Pat dough out into a rectangle, roughly 10 by 12 inches with short side facing you. Fold bottom edge two-thirds of the way up the rectangle, and top edge down to cover. Rotate dough 90 degrees and repeat the fold. (This is called a business-letter turn.) Return to buttered bowl and top with buttered plastic. Let sit at warm room temperature until doubled in size again, about 1 hour. Remove from bowl, gently deflate, and work into a round boule about 6 inches in diameter. Place a clean dish towel in a medium bowl and generously dust with flour. Place boule, seam-side up, in bowl. Loosely fold floured towel ends over dough to cover. Let sit at warm room temperature until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees and place a 9- or 9 1/2-inch enameled cast-iron pot in oven with the lid to preheat. When dough is ready, carefully remove the lid, pull back corners of towel, and flip bowl upside down to transfer bread to the heated pot, seam-side down. Quickly slash an "X" in the top of the bread with a serrated knife and using an oven mitt, cover with lid. Return pot to oven and bake 20 minutes. Remove lid and continue to bake until bread feels hollow when tapped and internal temperature registers 205 degrees, 20 to 30 minutes more. Immediately turn bread out of pot onto a cooling rack. Let cool at least 2 hours before slicing.
HOMEMADE PUMPERNICKEL BREAD
"This light bread is our absolute favorite," writes Julie Wesson from Wilton, Wisconsin. "It uses molasses rather than sugar, and rye and whole wheat flour instead of white. Unsweetened chocolate is the secret ingredient that makes the taste outstanding!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1 mini loaf (4 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the molasses, butter, chocolate, vinegar, salt, rye flour and 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. With a sharp knife, make three shallow slashes across the top of loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts :
PUMPERNICKEL BREAD II
This may not be New York Pumpernickel, but it is the one we use at home.
Provided by Clem Zulinski
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Whole Grain Bread Recipes Rye Bread
Time 2h30m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 217.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 225.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CLASSIC PUMPERNICKEL BREAD
This is a good old-fashioned pumpernickel bread recipe. No bread machine here. Get your hands in there and knead! The aroma of the bread while baking and then the taste of the finished bread will be worth it.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h35m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the warm water, yeast and sugar. Let sit in a warm place until the yeast mixture turns bubbly (about 5-10 min.).
- In a large mixing bowl (I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer with a dough hook), combine remaining 1 cup water, molasses, salt, shortening, caraway seeds and yeast mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Slowly beat rye flour into the yeast and molasses mixture. Mix in the all-purpose flour and mix until it is a soft, smooth dough ball.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. If dough is too moist, add a little more flour. If dough is too dry add a little more water.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- Lightly grease (or spray with cooking spray) a large bowl. Add the dough, turning once to coat the entire surface of dough with oil. Cover dough with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
- Punch down dough. Separate dough into 2 equal parts. Form 2 round, slightly flattened loaves. Score a 3/4 inch deep 'X" into the tops of both loaves with a sharp knife.
- Grease (or spray) a large baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Put the loaves on top and then cover with a clean cloth and let rise until doubled - about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degress F. Bake 30-35 minutes or until crusts are dark brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from baking sheet and cool on a rack before slicing.
BREAD MACHINE PUMPERNICKEL BREAD
This is a hearty, good-tasting bread. Just put all the ingredients in the bread machine and walk away.
Provided by Ann Davis
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Whole Grain Bread Recipes Rye Bread
Time 3h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic cycle; press Start.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 295.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- To achieve a deep, rich flavor, use dark rye flour and molasses.
- For a crispy crust, brush the top of the bread with water before baking.
- To prevent the bread from drying out, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container.
- Pumpernickel bread can be used to make sandwiches, croutons, and bread crumbs.
- It is also a popular ingredient in French toast and bread pudding.
Conclusion:
Pumpernickel bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many ways. It is a good source of fiber and nutrients, and it can be a healthy addition to your diet. Whether you are looking for a hearty bread for sandwiches or a sweet bread for dessert, pumpernickel bread is a great choice.
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