Homemade Pumpernickel Loaf

This Pumpernickel Loaf is one of my favorite breads.  Why would you go out and buy a bread when you can spend 4 hours making your own at home? Jkjkjkjk  It does take awhile but a lot of that is hands-off time; like bread rising, and cooking.

I made this loaf in my bread maker but I had no idea if my yeast was still good so it was a big gamble. I waited 4 hours to find out and yes, my bread did in fact rise.

I love fresh breads and while some bakeries make amazing loafs, it’s always nice to make your own.  I used a bread maker with this recipe and it turned out fantastic.

If you have a bread maker, I highly suggest you try this. You can also make this by hand very easily.

Ingredients for a Large Loaf:

Water: 1 cup plus 2 TBSP

Flour: 2 and 1/2 cups (I used regular flour)

Rye flour: 1 cup plus 3 TBSP

Salt: 1 tsp

Molasses: 1/3 cup

Oil: 1 and 1/2 tbsp (any oil that isn’t strong. avocado, canola, etc)

Cocoa Powder: 3 TBSP

Caraway Seeds: 1 TBSP

Instant Coffee: 1 and 1/2 tsp

Yeast: 2 tsp

Directions:

Add all ingredients in the order listed and set your machine to 4 or to the large loaf setting.

Wait until machine turns off. Lay on rack to cool and then rip off a huge piece.