Pumpernickel Bread (No-Knead)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
No-Knead Pumpernickel Bread recipe for your homemade bread cravings
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Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

13h

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 tablespoon yeast
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt or 2 teaspoons table salt
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup lukewarm coffee
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup rye flour
2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpuse flour
cornmeal , for pizza peel

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
216
Sugar
2g
Fat
1g
This No-Knead Pumpernickel Bread is a traditional German bread that has been baked for centuries. It is rich and dark due to the inclusion of rye flour, molasses, and cocoa powder, which are all ingredients known for their health benefits. The bread is crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside, perfect for serving with soup, stews, or topping with your favorite sandwich ingredients. This recipe is ideal for anyone who wants to try their hand at bread making without the fuss of kneading dough. It is the perfect comfort food during cold weather, or any time you want homemade bread without the hassle.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together yeast, salt, molasses, coffee, and water until well combined.
2.Add in cocoa powder, rye flour, and unbleached all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
3.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
4.Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven or cast-iron pot in the oven to heat up.
5.Sprinkle a pizza peel with cornmeal and transfer the dough onto it. Score the dough with a sharp knife and transfer it to the preheated pot.
6.Bake the bread for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
7.Cool the loaf on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This No-Knead Pumpernickel Bread recipe is super easy to follow and requires minimal effort.

The bread has a crispy, crusty exterior and a soft, chewy interior.

It is healthy and filling, making it a perfect option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

CONS

This bread recipe takes a long time to rest, so it requires advanced planning and preparation.

It has a strong rye flavor which can be an acquired taste for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread is packed with natural fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The rye flour is beneficial for digestion, reducing inflammation, and improving heart health.
The molasses provides iron, calcium, and potassium and the cocoa powder adds antioxidants to your diet.

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