It doesn't get any better!

Sandy made this for Judy's luncheon and it was
fantastic!

Sandy’s Pumpernickel Rye Bread

1 ½  POUND LOAF

Water    8 ½ ounces (1 cup + 1 Tbsp.)(90-100 degree F

Molasses   2 Tbsp

Bread Flour 2 ¼ cups

Medium Rye Flour ½ cup

Cocoa, unsweetened 2 Tbsp

Salt 1½ teaspoon

Butter or margarine 3 tbsp

Active Dry Yeast 2 teaspoons

Or

Bread Machine/ 1 ½ teaspoons

Fast rise yeast.

Bake 25 to 35 minutes at 375 degrees

Add liquid ingredients to bowl

Add dry ingredients, except yeast to bowl

Tap pan to settle dry ingredients,

Place butter in bowl.

Make a well in center of dry ingredients add yeast. 

When done, remove bread from pan.

Cool on rack before slicing.