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Make Your Own German Bread

By Jennifer McGavin, About.com

With these recipes you can make bread like you are back in the Old Country. A variety of styles and tastes are waiting for you. Some recipes look a little lengthy but do not fear, most of that time is spent hands-off.

1. Rye Bread - Roggenmischbrot

RoggenmischbrotJ.McGavin
This conventionally yeasted and baked rye bread contains white and whole wheat flour as well. It keeps well, too. That is if you can keep it

2. Overnight Whole Wheat Bread

Whole Wheat BreadJ.McGavin
Use as a bread for sandwiches or soup. Letting the dough sit on the counter top overnight helps the bran soften and the gluten develop. The result is delicious.

3. Swiss Twisted Bread - Wurzelbrot

WurzelbrotJ. McGavin
An day in the refrigerator does this bread wonders, creating tastes that you don't often get in white bread, and an airy crumb, too.

4. Pumpernickel

Slice of Pumpernickel BreadJ.McGavin
A difficult bread to recreate at home, this recipe tries to recreate the taste of the traditional dark rye.

5. Sunflower Seed Rolls

Sunflower seed knotJ.McGavin
For breakfast or brunch, there's no treat like a fresh German "Brötchen". These are made with rye and white flours and a little sourdough.

6. Hard Rolls

hard rollJ.McGavin
Like a baguette in France, this German is ubiquitous and versatile. It's always ready for a quick bite.

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