pumpernickel

Pumpernickel is a typically heavy, slightly sweet rye bread traditionally made with sourdough starter and coarsely ground rye. It is sometimes made with a combination of flour made from rye as well as whole rye grains ("rye berries").

Present-day European and North American pumpernickel differ in several characteristics, including the use of additional leaveners. The North American version may have colouring and flavouring agents, added wheat flour, a higher baking temperature, and a dramatically shortened baking time.

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