Alehouse Beer Batter Bread
- Alehouse Beer Batter Bread
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- Submitted By: Robert Mermelstein
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This one-rise bread is quick, easy, and tasty. Its hearty flavor pairs well with sharp cheese or rich fruit spreads. Serve it with a cheese and fruit plate or as an accompaniment to soup or chili. It's a great bread for a cold winter day and a great way to treat yourself in the middle of the holiday rush.
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- Servings: 1 loaf
- Prep Time: 60m
- Cook Time: 45-50m
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- Ingredients
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4 c. flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
2 Tbs. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 pkgs. yeast
2 c. beer
2 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 Tbs. molasses
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) extra sharp Cheddar, pulsed roughly in a food processor
1/2 lb. diced bacon, cooked crisply, drained and cooled
1 c. toasted walnuts, divided
1/3 c. finely chopped scallion greens
- Directions
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Preheat oven to 375° and place rack in the middle. Coat the inside of a 2-qt. casserole with pan spray. Combine flours, sugar, salt and yeast in mixer bowl.
Combine beer, butter, and molasses in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until warm (120° - 130°). Pour over the flour mixture and mix to moisten ingredients. Add the eggs and mix at low speed to blend thoroughly. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Add Cheddar, bacon, 3/4 c. walnuts, and scallions and mix to distribute the additions. Scrape bowl down again and spray top of dough with pan spray. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Beat dough for a few seconds and place in prepared casserole. Use a wet spatula to push dough into pan evenly and smooth the top. Sprinkle loaf with remaining walnuts. Bake for 40 – 45 minutes on center rack. Remove bread from pan and return to oven for 5 more minutes until bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom. Let cool on rack.
