Recipes > Bread Machine Basic Pumpernickel Rye Bread Find A Store Bread Machine Basic Pumpernickel Rye Bread A simple, relatively sweet rye bread recipe for the bread machine. Enjoy the 'basic' recipe, or jazz it up with one of the three flavor variations. Yield 1 loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 2 Reviews IngredientsSmall Loaf (1-pound bread machine)2/3 cup water2 teaspoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons dark molasses1 1/3 cups bread flour1 cup medium rye flour1 teaspoon salt1 1/8 teaspoons Red Star Quick-Rise YeastMedium Loaf (1 1/2-pound bread machine)1 cup water1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 cup dark molasses2 cups bread flour1 1/2 cups medium rye flour1 1/2 teaspoons table salt1 3/4 teaspoons Red Star Quick-Rise YeastLarge Loaf (2-pound bread machine)1 1/3 cups water4 teaspoons vegetable oil5 tablespoons dark molasses2 2/3 cups bread flour2 cups medium rye flour2 teaspoons table salt1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Quick-Rise Yeast InstructionsAll ingredients should be at room temperature. Place ingredients in pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select Basic or White Bread cycle and medium/normal crust. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. Remove bread when cycle is finished; cool on wire rack before slicing. NotesGet Traditional Bread Making Method here. Jazz up the Basic Pumpernickel Rye Bread by making the following adjustments: Caraway Pumpernickel: Add 1 teaspoon caraway along with the other dry ingredients. Onion Pumpernickel: Add 3/4 teaspoon onion powder or dried minced onion along with the other dry ingredients. Pumpernickel Raisin: Reduce molasses by 2 tablespoons; add 3/4 cup raisins along with rye flour and additional bread flour. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast