Pumpernickel Bagels

Pumpernickel is a dark and dense type of German bread that is traditionally made with coarsely ground rye and sourdough starter. In today’s times, you may even see the bread is made with a combination of whole rye berries and rye flour.

This unique and fascinating word stems from an old Bavarian term that translates into “hard” in the English language. This hardness refers to the density of the bread in the end or perhaps, even the process through which the grain is turned into flour.

When consumed as a bagel, expect a very weird yet interesting kind of flavor in your mouth. The pumpernickel bread adds a rich and distinct flavor to your ultimately chewy and soft bagel that is just so delicious.

You can always experiment with these bagels in terms of the fillings and the toppings. However, an excellent rendition of this bagel is the Jewish-style pumpernickel bread recipe that also features some aromatic, chopped onions. And as we have already established, onions make everything taste better and richer.