Best 4 Pumpernickel Bread No Knead Recipes

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Pumpernickel is a traditional German bread known for its dark, dense texture, slightly sour flavor, and long shelf life. It is typically made with a combination of rye flour, wheat flour, and sourdough starter, and can include various additions such as nuts, seeds, and molasses. This versatile bread can be enjoyed in various ways, from hearty sandwiches to simple toasts, and is a staple in many bakeries and households.

This article presents a collection of pumpernickel bread recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels. From the classic No-Knead Pumpernickel Bread that offers an easy and convenient baking experience to the Whole Wheat Pumpernickel Bread that incorporates the goodness of whole wheat flour, these recipes provide a range of options for bakers of all levels.

Additionally, the Sourdough Pumpernickel Bread recipe introduces the tangy flavor of sourdough starter, while the Gluten-Free Pumpernickel Bread offers an alternative for those with gluten sensitivities. For those who prefer a sweeter variation, the Sweet Pumpernickel Bread adds a touch of sweetness to the traditional recipe, making it a delightful treat.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOMEMADE PUMPERNICKEL BREAD



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"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

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
3/4 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rye flour
1/4 to 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

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



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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

4 tablespoons butter, softened, plus more for brushing
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 cups medium rye flour
3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons ground caraway seeds
1 tablespoon coarse salt

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.

CLASSIC PUMPERNICKEL BREAD



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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

1 1/2 cups warm water, divided (105 to 115 degrees F.)
3 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 3/4 cups rye flour
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (approx.)
cornmeal

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.

PUMPERNICKEL BREAD II



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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

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

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

### Tips:
  • Use a mixture of flours: Combining whole-wheat flour, rye flour, and bread flour creates a complex and flavorful loaf of pumpernickel bread.
  • Soak the rye flour: Soaking the rye flour in hot water before adding it to the dough helps to develop its flavor and give the bread a moist crumb.
  • Use a sourdough starter: A sourdough starter adds a tangy flavor to the bread and helps to keep it fresh for longer.
  • Let the dough rise slowly: A slow rise allows the flavors to develop and gives the bread a better texture.
  • Bake the bread in a covered pot: Baking the bread in a covered pot creates a moist environment that helps to develop the crust and keep the bread from drying out.
### Conclusion: Overall, pumpernickel bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a hearty sandwich bread, a flavorful toast for breakfast, or a simple snack, pumpernickel bread is a great choice. So next time you're looking for something new to bake, give this recipe a try!

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