Soft Pumpernickel Bread Abm

Indulge in the rich, earthy flavors of homemade Soft Pumpernickel Bread, made effortlessly in your bread machine (ABM). This recipe combines a trio of flours—rye, whole wheat, and bread flour—with the deep, savory notes of molasses, unsweetened cocoa, and a hint of instant coffee for a truly unique flavor profile. Optional caraway seeds add a traditional touch, while vital wheat gluten ensures a soft, bakery-quality texture. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this loaf comes together in your bread machine for a hassle-free baking experience, delivering a tender yet hearty slice perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying with a pat of butter. Ideal for rustic bread lovers, this aromatic pumpernickel ensures your kitchen smells heavenly for hours.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 cups Bread Flour
• 1 cup Rye Flour
• 0.5 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Instant Coffee Granules
• 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Vital Wheat Gluten (optional for better texture)
• 2.5 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the water, molasses, and vegetable oil to your bread machine pan.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salt evenly over the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Layer the bread flour, rye flour, and whole wheat flour over the liquids without mixing.

Step 4

Add the cocoa powder, brown sugar, instant coffee granules, caraway seeds (if using), and vital wheat gluten evenly over the flour mixture.

Step 5

Make a small well in the center of the flour mixture (but not touching the liquid), and add the active dry yeast to the well.

Step 6

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the basic or whole wheat setting, depending on your machine model. Use the medium crust option if adjustable.

Step 7

Start the bread machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake as per your machine's programmed cycle (approximately 3 hours).

Step 8

Once the baking is complete, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Carefully turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(700.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1700.8

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 38.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 53.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210.6mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2006.1mg	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: 16.9%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 71.2%