How to Use pumpernickel in a Sentence

pumpernickel

noun
  • If he's always wanted to try the pumpernickel and rye swirl bread, go for it.
    Anchorage Daily News, 24 July 2019
  • If he’s always wanted to try the pumpernickel and rye swirl bread, go for it.
    Author: Anne Wolfe Postic, Entrée, Anchorage Daily News, 25 July 2021
  • Turn to good pumpernickel bread to layer up smoked salmon and quick pickles.
    Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2019
  • The problem is, most rye and pumpernickel bread in this country is made with refined flours.
    Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2017
  • The problem is, most rye and pumpernickel bread in grocery stores is made with refined flours.
    Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2018
  • Prior to being spread on the pumpernickel, the ricotta gets a dash of chives and parsley.
    Birmingham Magazine, al, 2 Aug. 2019
  • On the menu: smoked salmon Oscars–that is, pumpernickel crostini shaped like Oscars topped with creme fraiche and a hint of caviar.
    Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Feb. 2017
  • The pumpernickel bagel with olive cream cheese is absolutely fire, salty and crunchy.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2022
  • And this creation offered the choice between rye and pumpernickel.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Enjoy on a sandwich with some pumpernickel bread or just spread it on some crackers.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Gottlieb’s made deli rye, corn rye, onion rye, seedless rye, rye rolls and marbled rye with swirls of pumpernickel.
    New York Times, 19 Jan. 2021
  • One problem: Most rye and pumpernickel bread in grocery stores is made with refined flours.
    Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Gravlax of salmon was silky and mildly flavored with a sauce gribiche, salmon roe and caper berries with thinly sliced pumpernickel.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 11 June 2021
  • The bagel lineup sticks to the classics, with plain, salt, garlic, everything and a pumpernickel (the latter now served seven days a week).
    oregonlive, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Her blueberry swamp pie is an instant hit, but don't skip over the savories — Reuben pie on pumpernickel crust is next on our list.
    Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 9 Dec. 2020
  • The bagel flavors utilized included plain, sesame, rye, and pumpernickel—why no everything?!—which made for a slightly sweet, dark lager.
    Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 7 July 2017
  • There’s a pumpernickel made with cocoa, molasses, used coffee grounds, and burnt caramel for tartness.
    Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2018
  • Raise your Instagram cooking game and replace that pumpernickel with a nice coq au vin!
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2020
  • Country white, hearty wheat, oatmeal or – a favorite of Hall's – pumpernickel.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Then the palate opens up with a bit of sweetness, some pumpernickel and chocolate babka notes, followed by a bit of dry rye spice and even a bit of balsamic vinegar on the back end.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2022
  • It's served with coleslaw that's dressed in lemon-poppy seed vinaigrette, the diner's own tartar sauce, pumpernickel bread and a choice of crisp fries or a potato pancake, fried crisp and brown.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2020
  • Spread the cheese mixture on the pumpernickel bread, then bake at 425 for 5 minutes, until bread is toasted and topping is bubbling and slightly browned.
    Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, 30 Jan. 2020
  • His bowl is garnished with big pumpernickel croutons, which is one of the only items the couple purchases ready-made, says Valentina.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
  • Serve with pumpernickel bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, chopped fresh chives, and smoked salmon if desired.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2018
  • Every sandwich at Pom Pom’s can come on either sourdough, pumpernickel, rye or whole wheat.
    Andy Staples, SI.com, 30 June 2017
  • Rich copper rye with a complex aroma, and notes of toasted pumpernickel, plum, fig, and sweet tobacco.
    The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2022
  • This dark beer was reminiscent of Guinness with notes of pumpernickel and coffee.
    Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 8 Dec. 2020
  • The taste is reminiscent of pumpernickel bread and lighter notes of chocolate, coffee, vanilla, licorice, tobacco and dark fruit like fig and plum.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2020
  • All the varieties are worthwhile — there’s even a credible gluten-free bagel, no small feat — but my current favorite is the pumpernickel, made from rye and crushed caraway.
    Pete Wells, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2016
  • Dress them up by serving on little pumpernickel toasts with cream cheese and dill sprigs, or serve them at a casual cookout as a yummy burger topper.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2022

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