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Pumpernickel with Butter

Dense, earthy rye pumpernickel bread topped with a layer of rich cultured butter, flaky salt, and fresh chives.

5 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

GermanBreakfastNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices pumpernickel bread, sliced
  • 4 tbsp cultured European butter, softened
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 2 tsp fresh chives, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Arrange 4 slices sliced pumpernickel bread on a board or plate.

  2. 2

    Spread 4 tbsp softened cultured European butter generously and evenly over each slice.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt and 2 tsp minced fresh chives before serving.

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Questions

Can I make Pumpernickel with Butter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pumpernickel with Butter is 4 tbsp cultured European butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pumpernickel with Butter gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pumpernickel with Butter is 4 slices pumpernickel bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Pumpernickel with Butter?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 3 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Pumpernickel with Butter keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Pumpernickel with Butter within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Pumpernickel with Butter?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the bread drops from 4 slices to 2 slices; doubled, it is 8 slices. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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