Pumpernickel westfalen style

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1500gramsFlour, rye
750gramsSourdough
900millilitresWater, 30øC/ 85øF
1tablespoonSalt
150gramsMolasses

Directions

Mix sourdough with a part of the flour and let rest for 5 min. Add water and the rest of the flour and knead well. Cover and let rest for 2½ - 3 hours at a warm place. Add salt and molasses and kned well. Part in two halfes and give in oven-forms. Bake for 12 hours at 100 øC/ 212 øF. Let cool down for one day before cutting.

"Wie man eyn teutsches Mannsbild bey Kraefften haelt." (Historic recipes)