where does the word pumpernickel come from
Westphalia is a State in Germany. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Pumpernickel is a bread originated from the Westphalian region of Germany, the traditional is made of only rye flour, is square with coarse grain texture and slightly sweet.Etymology : Like many german words they put two or three together to make a new word.ore about Rye. However Rye has very little gluten so it is very hard to get any structure in your bread, and even shape it. Very few breads are made only with Rye flour. The Traditional Pumpernickel is made from only coarse rye grains and dark rye flour, which is coarse ground rye.