How to Make Pumpernickel Bread

Summary: Pumpernickel bread is made from rye flour and is originally from Germany. It is dark brown in color and has a rich chocolate coffee flavor. The bread has been changed throughout the years as the recipe moved from Europe to America. American pumpernickel is more distinctly related to rye bread, and uses commercial yeast to avoid the long baking times of traditional German pumpernickel. Often, American pumpernickel is associated with Jewish cuisine and can be found in stores that sell Jewish rye bread and other deli foods.

In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to make a delicious pumpernickel bread recipe. You will get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the yeast, how to mix the dry and wet ingredients and how to knead the bread dough. You will also get tips for letting your pumpernickel bread rise, adding egg whites and seeds and finally serving your bread. If you love the smell of homemade bread in your home, let our expert teach you how to make this unique and rich tasting bread.