Old Dutch Sourdough Pumpernickel Bread

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

ingredients

Starter
1 package dry yeast
2 cups lukewarm water
2 cups flour

Bread
3 cups pumpernickel flour
2 cakes yeast
1/2 cup warm water
6 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup honey

directions

Dissolve yeast in water. Add flour to mix. Allow to rest. After a few days it will develop a sour smell as the yeast works.

Blend pumpernickel flour into starter along with 1 cake of yeast. Stir in 1/2 cup water. If too stiff, add a bit of water.

Turn dough out onto floured board. Knead several minutes. Place dough in greased bowl. Cover and let stand until double in size.

Punch down and gradually add rest of flour, salt, honey and yeast. If too stiff add a little water - too sticky add a little flour. Knead 5-8 minutes.

Divide and place in pans. Bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.