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Pumpernickel Bread Mix

Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread mix in a bag, homemade bread mix, pumpernickel bread, rye bread mix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
A dry bread mix of bread, rye and wheat flours with cocoa and coffee for deep color. Bag it with a small packet of caraway seeds, then bake when ready.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rye flour
  • 1 1/2 cups wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (packaged separately)

Directions

  • Put the bread flour, rye flour, wheat flour, salt, cocoa, instant coffee, and yeast in a large vacuum-seal or zip-top bag.
  • Place the caraway seeds in a small bag of their own.

Notes

To bake: 1 package bread mix, 1 1/2 cups very warm water, 1/2 cup molasses, 2 tablespoons salad oil, cornmeal for the pan, cornstarch wash for brushing.
Stir about half the mix into a large bowl; add water, molasses, and oil; mix until blended. Rest 5 to 7 minutes. Gradually add the remaining mix until a stiff dough forms. Knead thoroughly; place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 2 hours. With wet hands, stretch the surface under on all sides into a tight ball; shape into an oval loaf. Place on a cornmeal-dusted pan; rise 40 minutes. Brush with cornstarch wash; sprinkle caraway if using. Cut deep parallel slashes with a serrated knife. Bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes, until deep brown.
Storage: dry mix sealed in a cool, dry place about 3 to 6 months (whole wheat flour is the limiting factor; fridge or freezer extends). Loaf wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days; sliced and frozen up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 113g | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 5.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 8 servings from the whole mix with 1/2 cup molasses, 2 tablespoons salad oil; not counted (no amount given): cornmeal for the pan, cornstarch wash for brushing; cocoa powder counted as unsweetened cocoa, yeast counted as active dry yeast (packet 7 g), salad oil counted as vegetable oil. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.