Home Made Pumpernikel and Tuna Salad

Recently I posted an Instagram picture of one of our favorite meals, tuna salad on pumpernickel.

Since then, I've had several requests for the recipe(s). So, here they are!


Sometime ago, way back in our college years, we were perusing the artisan bread isle of the super market when pumpernickel caught both our attention. We both love our food full of flavor, and already knew we liked pumpernickel, so decided to pick up a loaf. The next day I made tuna salad for lunch and decided to serve it with pumpernickel in place of whole wheat. The combination has become a staple in the Glitter Dot house.

I hope you enjoy this tasty treat as much as we do

Pumpernickel Bread

1 1/2 C Warm Water

2 Tbs Vegetable Oil

1/2 C Molasses

2 C Bread Flour

1 1/2 C Rye Flour

1 C Whole Wheat Flour

4 Tbs cocoa powder

1 1/4 Tbs Caraway Seed (optional)

2 Tbs Vital Wheat Gluten

1 2/3 Tsp Bread Machine Yeast (Instant Dry)

Place all ingredients in your bread machine, in the order listed, and choose the dough only option. 

Once the dough cycle is complete, punch dough down and remove onto lightly floured surface. Shape into a round and place onto greased baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly cover dough and let rise until doubled in size, 30-45 minutes. Once final rise is complete, slash the top of the dough to make an "X" and place in oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow when you tap it. Allow bread to cool, on wire rack, for at least 15 minutes before slicing. 

* For a more flaky, firm, crust: Spritz the inside walls of your oven 5 minutes into baking and again 15 minutes into baking. Make sure you do not hit any of the heating elements or your bread. 

Tuna Salad

1 Can Tuna - Drained

*Chopped Celery

*Sliced Red Grapes

*Mayonnaise 

*Sea Salt

*Optional/To taste

Combine all ingredients and allow to chill for at least 1 hour before serving

I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do!