Low Sodium Vegan Pumpernickel

Total time3 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time1 hr

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the dough

1 ¼ cups warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast Original Signature SELECT Active Dry Yeast - 3-0.25 Oz Food Club Active Dry Yeast, Gluten Free Kroger Active Dry Yeast Fleischmann's - ACTIVE DRY YEAST 3PK
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2 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
1 ½ tsp fine salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
2 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ cups dark rye flour
1 cup bread flour

For the glaze

1 tbsp water
1 tsp molasses

Instructions

1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and 2 tbsp molasses in a large mixing bowl. Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the yeast is visibly active.
2
Add the caraway seeds, cocoa powder, instant coffee, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.

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