Pumpernickel Bread

Pumpernickel Bread

1½ cup warm water

1½ tbsp. vegetable oil

2 tbsp. molasses

1½ tsp. salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups whole wheat flour

¹/₃ cup wheat gluten

¼ cup dry milk

1 tbsp. flax seed

1 tbsp. cocoa (add 1-2 tbsp. more for darker bread)

2 tsp. yeast

Combine all ingredients in bread machine in order given and select dough setting.  Once cycle is complete transfer dough to a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan. Let bread dough rest while preheating oven to 350º.  Bake 350º45 minutes.  Remove from pan immediately and butter top, if desired.

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