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Kenneth
 
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Default Pumpernickel (without tears...)

On Wed, 07 Jan 2004 05:07:01 GMT, wrote:

>What are "rye chops"? Is it something you buy, or something
>you make? Also, my recipe lllllll(not sourdough) calls for
>molasses and cocoa to darken the final product.
>TIA
>
>On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 17:01:12 -0500, Kenneth
> ewrote:
>
>>
>>Howdy,
>>
>>I received a request for the pumpernickel I mentioned earlier...
>>
>>Though (very) time consuming, it could not be much easier:
>>
>>Though the specifics are my own, I extend my sincere thanks to
>>Samartha for his help.
>>
>>
>>Mix fully 530g Rye Starter (200% hydration) + 800g finely ground rye +
>>460 Rye Chops + 60g Salt + 936g Water. (Yes, it is 90% hydration!)
>>
>>>SNip>>

>>If you have questions, please just let me know...
>>
>>If you give it a try, please let us know of your results.
>>
>>All the best,
>>
>>--
>>Kenneth
>>
>>If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."


Howdy,

Rye chops are just very coarsely ground rye... You can (sometimes) buy
it, or, of course, can grind it yourself...

The other ingredients you mention are not necessary, and (in Germany)
wou8ld render the bread other than pumpernickel...

Have fun,

--
Kenneth

If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."