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Bread Machine Beer Bread

Bread Machine Beer Bread

JC Phelps
This Bread Machine Beer Bread is easy to make and delivers a deliciously soft and flavorful loaf with just a hint of malty richness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

  • bread machine

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ c. beer room temperature
  • 4 c. bread flour
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast

Instructions
 

  • Ensure your bread machine is clean and the paddle is in place.
  • Pour the beer into the bread machine pan. Add the bread flour on top of the beer, covering it completely. Create a small well in the center of the flour (without touching the liquid) and add the sugar, salt, and yeast into the well.
  • Close the bread machine and select the Basic/White bread setting or a similar setting suitable for a 1.5-pound loaf. Choose your preferred crust setting (light, medium, or dark).
  • Start the bread machine and allow it to run through the full cycle. The machine will mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread. This should take roughly 3 hours.
  • About 10-15 minutes into the mixing/kneading cycle, open the lid and check the dough consistency. It should form a smooth, slightly tacky ball. If the dough is too dry (crumbly) or too wet (sticky), adjust by adding a tablespoon of flour or water at a time until the consistency is right.
  • Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Enjoy your freshly baked beer bread!

Notes

  • The type of beer you use will affect the flavor of the bread. A light beer will give a milder flavor, while a darker beer will add more depth and richness.
  • About 10-15 minutes into the kneading cycle, check the dough. It should form a smooth, slightly tacky ball. If it’s too dry or too wet, adjust with a tablespoon of flour or water until it’s just right.
  • Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut.
  • For the best texture, stick with bread flour rather than all-purpose flour. Bread flour has a higher protein content, which gives the bread a better rise and a chewier texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 162mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bread Machine Beer Bread
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