Pumpernickel is traditionally a hearty, dark bread made with both rye and wheat flours. And by now you've probably heard about the health advantages to incorporating Flax in your diet. By adding Red River Cereal as an ingredient, you can get all of its goodness in your bread.

2 cups Red River Cereal
1 cup ROBIN HOOD Whole Wheat Flour
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups boiling water
1/3 cup Molasses 1. COMBINE first 4 dry ingredients in large bowl.
2. MIX boiling water and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients. Mix well. Let stand 2 hours or OVERNIGHT. Stir again. Turn into greased 9" x 5" loaf pan. Cover pan with foil.

3. BAKE at 275°F for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 45 to 60 minutes longer, or until firm. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.
4. SLICE thinly. Serve with cream cheese and jam or use as a cracker for appetizers with cream cheese, smoked salmon, salami, antipasto etc.

MAKES 1 loaf.