Why German Pumpernickel is a bread like no other

It looks almost burnt, tastes sweet and only requires 3 ingredients: Pumpernickel. The dark rye bread is probably Germany's most unusual bread. And that's quite something in a country where there are more than 3,000 types of bread and people eat 56 kilos of bread every year. This video explains exactly what makes pumpernickel so unique and healthy. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:34 What is Pumpernickel 01:14 The ingredients 01:42 History of Pumpernickel 02:13 The backing process 02:53 The name 03:30 How to eat Pumpernickel CREDITS Report: Jens von Larcher Camera: Christian Szramek Edit: Manuela Reuss Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus #dweuromaxx #bread #germany ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to DW Food: https://bit.ly/DWFood_Sub DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.