This is a great recipe I got from a friend. I instantly fell in love with this bread due to its hearty, caramel flavor and great, dense texture.
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Dark Beer Bread
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
Description
This dark beer bread boasts a hearty, caramel flavor and a dense texture, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (500 g) whole wheat flour
- 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) dark beer
- 1 1/2 tsp (25 g) salt
- 2 tbsp (30 g) honey
- 1 oz (30 g) fresh yeast (or 2 packs of instant dry yeast)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- Butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Heat the dark beer until it is lukewarm. Divide it into two equal parts.
- In one half of the beer, dissolve the honey. In the other half, dissolve the yeast and let it stand for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt.
- Add the beer with honey and the beer with yeast to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Brush the top with olive oil and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a more pronounced beer flavor, use a stout or porter.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the dark beer divided into two halves for the yeast and the honey?
Split the 2 1/2 cups of lukewarm dark beer: dissolve the honey in one half, and activate the yeast in the other half, leaving it to stand for 5 minutes until frothy. Keeping them separate prevents the sugar in the honey from competing with the yeast during activation.
Which type of dark beer gives the best flavor?
A stout or porter will produce a more pronounced beer flavor. I describe this bread as having a hearty, caramel flavor from the dark beer, and a stout or porter’s roasted malt character reinforces that profile better than a standard dark lager.
How do I know when the loaf is fully baked?
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour. The bread is done when it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, and is the third-most popular drink overall, after water and tea.[3] It is thought by some to be the oldest fermented beverage.,:-,
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