Dark Pumpernickel Bread Machine

Dive into the rich, hearty flavors of homemade *Dark Pumpernickel Bread* with this foolproof bread machine recipe. Crafted with a blend of rye, whole wheat, and bread flours, and enhanced by the deep essence of molasses and a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder, this recipe delivers a robust loaf with earthy undertones and a luscious dark color. The addition of caraway seeds adds a fragrant, signature tang, while vital wheat gluten ensures a perfectly chewy texture. Designed specifically for bread machines, this hands-off recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep before the machine works its magic, yielding a nutrient-packed, bakery-quality loaf in about 3 hours. Perfect as a base for sandwiches, a side for soups, or simply toasted with butter, this pumpernickel bread is a must-try for bread lovers wanting homemade flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 1 cup Bread flour
• 1 cup Rye flour
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Start by ensuring all your ingredients are at room temperature for better yeast activation.

Step 2

Pour the warm water (about 110°F/43°C to avoid harming the yeast) into the bread machine pan.

Step 3

Add the molasses and vegetable oil into the pan.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and caraway seeds evenly over the wet ingredients.

Step 5

Measure and add the bread flour, rye flour, and whole wheat flour on top of the wet ingredients, ensuring they cover the liquid completely.

Step 6

Sprinkle the vital wheat gluten and sugar over the flour mixture, taking care to prevent it from directly touching the liquid.

Step 7

Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the instant dry yeast into the well.

Step 8

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the Basic or Whole Wheat setting (depending on your machine model) with a Medium crust option.

Step 9

Press Start and let the bread machine mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread. This process typically takes about 3 hours.

Step 10

Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts and turn the bread out onto a wire cooling rack.

Step 11

Let the bread cool completely (about 1 hour) before slicing for best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1929.3

Total Fat 34.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2409.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 371.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.5g	0%
Total Sugars 87.2g
Protein 58.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303.7mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 2677.1mg	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: 15.4%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 73.1%