Pumpernickel (What a Name...)

Mom's Pumpernickel Bread

1 ¼ C hot water

2 tbsp light oil

¼ C molasses

1 ½ C white flour

½ C wheat flour

1 C rye flour

4 tsp powdered milk*

2 tbsp sugar

1 ½ tsp salt

¼ C cornmeal

3 tbsp cocoa powder

½ tsp instant coffee (decaf)

2 tbsp caraway seeds

3 tsp yeast

Make a sponge with the yeast, water, sugar, molasses and oil.

Combine all dry ingredients and sift well.

Combine dry ingredients to the sponge and mix well. Cover and let rise. Knead and let rise in the pan. Bake.

*If you're using powdered milk add it to the dry ingredients, if you're using liquid milk add it to the sponge.

Enjoy!

--Zizi