Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Beer Bread
| Small Recipe 1lb | Medium Recipe 1.5lb | Large Recipe 2lb | |
| Milk | 1/4 cup | 1/2 cup | 3/8 cup |
| Flat Bock or any other dark beer | 5/8 to 3/4 cup | 1 to 1 1/8 cups | 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 cups |
| Butter or Margarine | 3 tablespoons | 4 tablespoons | 6 tablespoons |
| Molasses | 1 tablespoon | 1 1/2 tablespoons | 2 tablespoons |
| Honey | 1 tablespoon | 1 1/2 tablespoons | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 2 cups | 3 cups | 3 cups |
| Bread Flour | None | None | 1 cup |
| Wheat Germ | 2 tablespoons | 3 tablespoons | 1/4 cup |
| Active Dry Yeast | 2 teaspoons | 2 teaspoons | 2 1/2 teaspoons |
| 1. Place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select Medium Crust setting then the Whole Wheat cycle and press Start. 2. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff, or if your machine sounds as if ti's straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch. 3. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing. If you don't have a bread machine, combine all dry ingredients and then add least amount of liquid to dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix and then knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. If dough is too stiff, add additional liquid, one tablespoon at a time, until dough is soft and pliable. Cover bowl with saran wrap and place in warm, draft free location, such as oven with light left on, for about 30 minutes or until dough is doubled in size. Punch down and knead for about 1 minute. Place the large loaf in two greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pans. Place the medium loaf in a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Place the small loaf in a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan. Cover pan loosely with saran wrap, sprayed with cooking spray, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 and cook for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for one hour before slicing. |
