Best Ever Pumpernickel Loaf

Description

I have been looking and looking for a GREAT pumpernickel recipe since my bread machine broke. This is a conglomeration of a number of different recipes, tweaked until it is just right. I think I finally found the perfect loaf! Serve with honey butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 ½ cups bread flour, plus more for kneading
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup rye flour
  • ⅓ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 10

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