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Pumpernickel Bread

Posted in reply to a message board request. I've used this recipe many times over the years. I believe i found this recipe on the back of the yeast package.

Steps

Combine white and rye flours.
In a very large bowl , combine 2 cups flour mixture , salt , cereal , cornmeal and undissolved yeast.
In a sauce pan , combine water , molasses , chocolate and butter.
Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm.
Gradually add liquid mixture to dry and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed , scraping bowl occasionally.
Add potatoes and 1 cup of flour mixture.
Beat at high speed for 2 minutes , scraping bowl occasionally.
Turn dough out on to a lightly floured board.
Stir in caraway seed , and enough additional flour mixture to make a soft dough.
Turn dough on to a lightly floured board.
Cover and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl , turning to grease the top.
Cover , and let rise in a warm , draft free place until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down and let rise again.
Punch dough down , and turn out on to a lightly floured board.
Divide dough into 3 equal pieces.
Shape dou.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, rye flour, salt, all-bran cereal, yellow cornmeal, active dry yeast, water, dark molasses, unsweetened chocolate, butter, mashed potatoes, caraway seeds