Raisin Pumpernickel

This uniquely New York bread, reputedly invented in a venerable Manhattan bakery, is now widely copied and available throughout the city. “Black Russian,” as it is also called, is delicious and more versatile than you might imagine. Try it with a ripe piece of Brie, turn it into a tuna sandwich, or transform it into fabulous French toast. We offer this recipe for those who have never tasted “raisin pump” and for those transplanted New Yorkers who have despaired of ever tasting it again.