To Beer or Not to Beer - Wheat Bread (Hand or Abm D

Name: To Beer or Not to Beer - Wheat Bread (Hand or Abm Dough Cycle)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour (5.8 ounces); 2 tablespoons honey; ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast; 2 ounces warm water; 8 ounces warm beer (flat); ¾ teaspoon yeast; ⅓ cup whole wheat flour (1.5 ounces); 1 ½ cups bread flour (7.5 ounces); 1 tablespoon gluten; 2 tablespoons light oil (I use canola); 1 ½ teaspoons salt (10 gms table salt)

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour (5.8 ounces)
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
2 ounces warm water
8 ounces warm beer (flat)
¾ teaspoon yeast
⅓ cup whole wheat flour (1.5 ounces)
1 ½ cups bread flour (7.5 ounces)
1 tablespoon gluten
2 tablespoons light oil (I use canola)
1 ½ teaspoons salt (10 gms table salt)

1
In a medium bowl (or in the bread machine) place the water, honey and beer and add the yeast.
2
Mix well with wooden spoon or using the dough cycle and let sit for 10 minutes (turn off the bread machine for 10 minutes).
3
Add flour and mix well (can use bread machine, starting it over on the dough cycle).
4
Cover and let it sit for 1 to 4 hours (unplug bread machine and close the lid).
5
To make the dough, stir the yeast into the starter and let sit for 10 minutes.
6
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well (or start the machine on dough cycle).
7
If making it by hand, dump onto a floured surface and knead briefly for a couple of minutes.
8
Cover and let sit for 20 minutes.
9
Knead for 5 minutes until smooth either by hand or machine on dough cycle.
10
Remove dough and place in a oiled, clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap or cotten towel.
11
A straight sided clear container is even better.
12
If using machine, let rise with machine off and lid down.
13
Let sit at room temp or slightly above until double in volume.
14
Remove and stretch and fold until degassed.
15
By stretching or dimpling or rolling, form a rectangle with short side the length of the loaf pan.
16
Roll up from the short side, sealing as you go using your thumbs.
17
Oil or spray 9 x 5 pan and place dough into it.
18
Cover with oiled wrap.
19
Let rise until doubled or about 1 inch above the pan edges.
20
Bake at 350F until 200F to 210F internally (about 40 minutes for my oven).
21
Turn out onto wire rack and cool until warm before slicing.

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* 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.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour (5.8 ounces), 2 tablespoons honey, ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast, 2 ounces warm water, and more.

Yes, To Beer or Not to Beer - Wheat Bread (Hand or Abm Dough Cycle) 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!

To Beer or Not to Beer - Wheat Bread (Hand or Abm Dough Cycle)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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