Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade Pumpernickel Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This dark and flavorful bread is perfect for sandwiches or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1 ½ cups bread flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and molasses. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- Mix the Flours: In a separate bowl, combine rye flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, caraway seeds, coffee granules, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the flour mixture and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise and Shape: Place the dough in a bowl, let it rise until doubled, then shape into a loaf.
- Second Rise: Let the shaped dough rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F, bake the bread for 35–40 minutes until hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Slice: Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use brewed coffee in place of some water.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer freshness.
