What kind of flour is pumpernickel bread made from?
rye flour
Pumpernickel bread is usually made with a high proportion of rye flour and a small amount of wheat flour. It’s the rye flour however that’s of particular interest. Traditional Old World black pumpernickel bread uses coarse rye flour that’s ground from the entire rye berry. This flour is sometimes referred to as ‘meal’.
Can I substitute dark rye flour for pumpernickel?
While light, medium, and dark rye flours are sifted to remove some of the nutrient-rich bran and germ, pumpernickel flour is unsifted and should be made from the entire rye kernel. If you have a choice, we recommend using medium or dark rye for the best balance of flavor and texture.
Why is my pumpernickel bread so dense?
It’s made with whole grain rye flour, a.k.a. Pumpernickel. Rye flour has less gluten-forming protein than wheat, and so creates a denser bread.
Does pumpernickel need to be refrigerated?
Pumpernickel bread should ideally not be refrigerated, as the bread will dry out and become stale faster than at room temperature. Yes, to freeze: (1) Slice bread or leave loaf whole; (2) Wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place in heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze.
What to eat with pumpernickel bread?
True pumpernickel bread is often sold in pre-sliced packages. It can be used the base for hors d’oeuvres, and it pairs especially well with fish products, like lox and caviar , as well as with smoked meats, like smoked ham or turkey.
What are the health benefits of pumpernickel?
Pumpernickel benefits your health because of its manganese content. Consuming two slices of pumpernickel bread boosts your manganese intake by 0.7 milligrams and provides 39 and 30 percent of the recommended daily intake for women and men, respectively, set by the Institute of Medicine.
Is there such a thing as pumpernickel flour?
Pumpernickel is made from rye flour. If a recipe refers to “pumpernickel flour”, they are probably referring to coarse-ground rye flour, which is coarser than you’d use for regular rye bread.
Does pumpernickel bread contain wheat?
Pumpernickel bread. Pure rye bread contains only rye flour, without any wheat. German-style pumpernickel, a dark, dense, and close-textured loaf, is made from crushed or ground whole rye grains, usually without wheat flour, baked for long periods at a low temperature in a covered tin.