A Simple Guide to Enjoying Our Breads
In the mid-1980s, Thamel was quieter and slower, full of travelers, artists, and small cafés sharing stories. It was the perfect place for something new — a bakery where bread could be more than just food.
In 1986, Pumpernickel Bakery opened its doors with the idea that bread should bring people together, slow mornings, and simple moments of warmth. Since then, we have baked a variety of breads, each with its own flavor and story, ready to enrich your meals.
Sourdough
Sourdough takes its time. Made with natural fermentation, it develops a mild tang and a thick, crunchy crust. Inside is airy, light, and slightly chewy.
Slice it thick and toast it for breakfast with butter or eggs. It also works well torn and dipped into soups or curries.
Quick tips:
Taste: Mildly tangy, chewy inside, crunchy crust
Use: Toast with butter, dip in soup or curry, make sandwiches
Ciabatta
Ciabatta has a thin, crunchy crust and an open, airy crumb with big air pockets. Made with wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil, it is soft and mild in flavor.
It’s great for paninis, tearing and dipping into olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or serving with pasta sauces.
Quick tips:
Taste: Soft, mild, crunchy crust
Use: Paninis, dipping in olive oil, with pasta sauces
Multigrain Bread
Multigrain bread is hearty and nutty, packed with grains and seeds like flax, sunflower, and sesame. It has a dense texture and a satisfying crunch from the seeds.
Try it toasted with honey for breakfast or use it as a base for open sandwiches with avocado or tomato. It pairs well with fresh salad or cheese.
Quick tips:
Taste: Nutty, dense, wholesome
Use: Toast with honey, open sandwiches, with salad or cheese
Baguette
Baguettes have a thin, crisp crust and a soft, light inside. They are long and slender, made to be torn and shared.
Enjoy them with butter, brie, or jam. They also go well alongside pasta, salads, or Nepali-style chicken soup.
Quick tips:
Taste: Light, crunchy crust
Use: Eat with butter or jam, side for meals, make sandwiches
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole wheat bread is denser and earthier than white bread. Made from whole grain flour, it has a rich, wholesome flavor.
Toast it with peanut butter for breakfast or use it for sandwiches with fresh vegetables.
Quick tips:
Taste: Earthy, dense
Use: Toast with peanut butter, sandwiches with vegetables
Bread is part of how we share time, comfort, and care. We invite you to explore our breads, find your favorites, and enjoy simple, slow moments every day!
