Crock Pot Pumpernickel Bread

Elevate your bread-baking game with this rich and flavorful Crock Pot Pumpernickel Bread recipe! Crafted with a blend of rye, whole wheat, and bread flours, and infused with the deep, earthy flavors of molasses, cocoa powder, and instant coffee, this hearty loaf delivers a bakery-quality experience right from your slow cooker. Caraway seeds add a classic anise-like note, while softened butter ensures a tender crumb. The magic of this no-oven recipe lies in its simplicity: knead, shape, and let the crock pot do the rest, yielding a perfectly risen, moist loaf with minimal effort. Perfect for dipping into soups or elevating your sandwiches, this versatile bread will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Don’t forget the optional broil for a crisp, golden crust!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Instant coffee granules
• 2.5 cups Bread flour
• 0.75 cups Rye flour
• 0.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 as needed Vegetable oil or non-stick spray

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, molasses, cocoa powder, and instant coffee granules. Stir well to dissolve the ingredients.

Step 2

Add bread flour, rye flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt, and caraway seeds to the liquid mixture. Mix until a sticky dough begins to form.

Step 3

Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the dough and mix it in. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook on medium speed for this step.

Step 4

Work the softened butter into the dough during the kneading process, ensuring it is fully incorporated.

Step 5

Lightly oil the inside of your crock pot with vegetable oil or non-stick spray.

Step 6

Shape the dough into a round boule (ball) and place it in the center of the crock pot on a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to 'High'. Let the bread cook for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reads 190°F (88°C) when measured with a food thermometer.

Step 8

Check the bread after the first hour of cooking to ensure it is rising and cooking evenly. Avoid lifting the lid too often to maintain the heat.

Step 9

Optionally, if you'd like a crispier crust, you can remove the bread from the crock pot when done, place it on a baking sheet, and broil it in the oven for 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the crock pot and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(920.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2298.0

Total Fat 45.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 2414.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 431.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 79.3g
Protein 58.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 296.1mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 2492.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.1%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 73.0%