Irish Mercedes Guinness Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Mercedes Guinness Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dry yeast; ½ cup warm water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 (6 1/3 ounce) bottleguinness stout beer; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour; 2 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose white flour; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, to brush bread after baking

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons dry yeast
½ cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (6 1/3 ounce) bottleguinness stout beer
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
2 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose white flour
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, to brush bread after baking

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water and 1 Tablespoon of sugar; set aside for five minutes.
3
Heat stout, honey and margarine until warm.
4
Add stout mix to the dissolved yeast and stir into 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour.
5
Beat until smooth.
6
Stir in remaining flour, ginger and caraway seeds to make a soft dough.
7
Shape into a ball.
8
Knead on a floured board until smooth, about 3 minutes.
9
Form into a round loaf and with floured knife make a cross through center of the bread.
10
Place in a greased 8-inch round cake tin.
11
Cover with tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
12
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until done.
13
Remove from pan and brush with 1 Tablespoons butter.
14
Cool on rack.
15
The Irish Heritage Cookbook....Mercedes McLoughlin & Marian McSpiritt.

515

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons dry yeast, ½ cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 (6 1/3 ounce) bottleguinness stout beer, and more.

Yes, Irish Mercedes Guinness Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Mercedes Guinness Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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