Pumpernickel Rolls#BreadBakers

These Classic Pumpernickel Rolls are a delicious, have a robust & nutty flavor. These rolls are perfect to use as Burger buns, but they would be excellent served warm to dip into a hearty stew/soup or buttered and paired with a meat roast.

Makes 4 Rolls
Ingredients
2 Teaspoons Instant Yeast
2 Teaspoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Molasses
¾ Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
1½ Cups All Purpose Flour
½ Cup Light/White Rye Flour
Method

Combine the yeast, cocoa powder and molasses in the bowl of your stand mixer/food processor, add half the water and let the yeast bloom or until you have a nice foam top of your mixture in the bowl.
Add the all purpose flour and rye flour to the bowl with your salt, start to knead the dough by adding the remaining water, until everything is combined and your dough has a chance to develop its gluten structure. It should be tacky, but not overly sticky but a smooth soft dough.

When your dough is ready, form it into a ball, and take into a work surface and knead it well for another 5 -7 minutes. Then place it into your greased bowl. Cover with plastic cling wrap, and let sit out until it doubles in size.

Preheat your oven to 190°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Punch the dough and form it into round disc.

Cut your dough into quarters (4 parts) and form each into a ball.

Place each ball on your parchment lined baking tray, and pat them a little to flatten it.

Cover with a damp cloth and let them double in size.
Dust a little more all purpose flour on top of each roll.

When the oven is hot, place your baking tray in the oven, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the rolls are done.

When your rolls are done, they will be golden brown, have a nice crust, and will give you a hollow sound when you knock on their bottoms. Place them on a wire rack and brush them with butter.

These are ready to be devoured...mmm!

Serve as desired, slice and enjoy!

Perfect to butter or slather with jam!!

Labels: Breads, Bread Bakers, Rye Flour, International Cuisine

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We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. This month’s theme is Rye or Pumpernickel Bread.