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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
- ale, real ale, not lager; room temperature, approx 21°C250 ml
- sunflower oil, 45 ml3 tbsp
- malt extract, 30 ml2 tbsp
- salt, table salt; 5 ml1 tsp
- strong white flour, very strong, high-protein150 g
- wholemeal flour, country grain blend150 g
- soft grain white flour70 g
- strong wholemeal flour70 g
- yeast, easy bake; 5 ml as stated in source2 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Add ingredients to a bread machine in the order listed, select appropriate white loaf setting (according to manufacturers instructions), and press start.
Remove when cycle is complete. Cool and enjoy.
Mix the ingredients above into a dough, and knead on an unfloured surface until an smooth elastic dough is formed.
Put into a greased baking tin or on a greased baking tray, cover with a dry towel and rest for approximately 1 hour.
Place into a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 20–40 minutes (baking times will change depending on altitude).
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
