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Rustic Beer Bread

This recipe makes dough for a 1.5 kg loaf of bread. It is intended for a bread machine but can also be made by hand.

Ingredients

  • 250 ml real ale (not lager), at room temperature (approx 21°C)
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) malt extract
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) table salt
  • 150 g very strong (high-protein) white flour
  • 150 g country grain wholemeal flour
  • 70 g soft grain white flour
  • 70 g strong wholemeal flour
  • 2 tsp (5 ml) easy bake yeast

Instructions

  1. 1
    Add ingredients to a bread machine in the order listed, select appropriate white loaf setting (according to manufacturers instructions), and press start.
  2. 2
    Remove when cycle is complete. Cool and enjoy.
  3. 3
    Mix the ingredients above into a dough, and knead on an unfloured surface until an smooth elastic dough is formed.
  4. 4
    Put into a greased baking tin or on a greased baking tray, cover with a dry towel and rest for approximately 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Place into a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 20–40 minutes (baking times will change depending on altitude).
Method
Baking

Dietary Information

Vegan

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