Pumpernickel Bread Machine

Transform your bread-making routine with this rich and aromatic pumpernickel bread recipe, perfectly tailored for your bread machine. This hearty loaf boasts a dark, dense texture and a flavor profile infused with molasses, unsweetened cocoa, and a hint of espresso powder for a sophisticated depth. The unique addition of rye flour and optional caraway seeds gives it an earthy, authentic touch, while vital wheat gluten ensures a beautifully structured rise. With minimal prep and the convenience of a bread machine handling the hard work, you can enjoy fresh homemade bread in just a few hours. Perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or pairing with savory soups, this pumpernickel bread will elevate your baking repertoire with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:210 mins

Total Time:220 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup Rye flour
• 2.5 cups Bread flour
• 1 tablespoon Vital wheat gluten
• 1 teaspoon Instant coffee powder or espresso powder
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add water, molasses, and softened butter to the bread machine pan.

Step 2

Sprinkle salt, brown sugar, caraway seeds (if using), and unsweetened cocoa powder over the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Add rye flour, bread flour, and vital wheat gluten to the pan carefully, ensuring they completely cover the liquid ingredients.

Step 4

Sprinkle instant coffee powder or espresso powder over the flour mixture.

Step 5

Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast. Ensure the yeast does not touch the liquid ingredients.

Step 6

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the basic or whole wheat bread cycle, depending on your machine's settings.

Step 7

Choose a medium crust setting (or darker if preferred) and start the machine.

Step 8

Allow the machine to complete the cycle, which includes mixing, kneading, rising, and baking (Approximately 3.5 hours in total).

Step 9

Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine.

Step 10

Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(891.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2112.7

Total Fat 31.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 3780.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.7g	0%
Total Sugars 79.4g
Protein 59.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314.8mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 2416.3mg	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: 12.9%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 76.2%