American Pumpernickel Bread

Authentic German pumpernickel bread acquires its dark color and deep flavor during almost 24 hours of baking. This American version substitutes dark colored ingredients for a similar color.

This dark, flavorful loaf is perfect with strong cheeses or as a sandwich bread with an assertive-flavored filling such as corned beef or pastrami. I think it and the raisin-studded variation that follows make good breakfast breads. Though I like them for breakfast, I don’t toast them, which dist