Pumpernickel Salad Food

PUMPERNICKEL SALAD

Steps:

• Bake Yukon slices on lightly oiled baking sheet for 20 minutes at 350°F, and then 2 more minutes under the broiler; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Broil lightly oiled asparagus for 2 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cut the pumpernickel into cubes and toast in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
• In medium mixing bowl, combine field greens, red onions, jicama, and croutons; toss with 2 tablespoons of the roasted garlic dressing.
• Place salad on large serving plate and garnish with cherry tomatoes, bread and potatoes; serve immediately.
• Salad tastes best when made with ingredients that are room temperature.

CLASSIC PUMPERNICKEL BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the warm water, yeast and sugar. Let sit in a warm place until the yeast mixture turns bubbly (about 5-10 min.).
• In a large mixing bowl (I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer with a dough hook), combine remaining 1 cup water, molasses, salt, shortening, caraway seeds and yeast mixture. Beat until smooth.
• Slowly beat rye flour into the yeast and molasses mixture. Mix in the all-purpose flour and mix until it is a soft, smooth dough ball.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. If dough is too moist, add a little more flour. If dough is too dry add a little more water.
• Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
• Lightly grease (or spray with cooking spray) a large bowl. Add the dough, turning once to coat the entire surface of dough with oil. Cover dough with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
• Punch down dough. Separate dough into 2 equal parts. Form 2 round, slightly flattened loaves. Score a 3/4 inch deep 'X" into the tops of both loaves with a sharp knife.
• Grease (or spray) a large baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Put the loaves on top and then cover with a clean cloth and let rise until doubled - about an hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degress F. Bake 30-35 minutes or until crusts are dark brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.
• Remove from baking sheet and cool on a rack before slicing.

RACHAEL RAY'S DEVILED EGG SALAD ON PUMPERNICKEL

Steps:

• Place eggs in a pot and cover with water.
• Bring water to a boil.
• Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let eggs stand 10 minutes.
• Drain, then shake the eggs around in pot to crack the shells.
• Run eggs under cold water to peel and cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine paprika, chili powder, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, onion w/juice, celery, chives, and olives.
• Coarsely chop eggs and add them to a bowl.
• Mix egg salad and season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly toast bread and make sandwiches with mounds of deviled egg salad and lettuce.