Whole Wheat Beer Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• Whole wheat flour: 3 cups (360g)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (8g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Brown sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
• Amber ale or lager: 12 ounces (355ml)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the beer and brown sugar. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 of loaf):

• Calories: 220
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 5g
• Fiber: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sturdy and hearty loaf with a slightly sweet and malty flavor
• Golden-brown crust and tender, moist crumb
• Perfect for sandwiches, toasts, or as a side dish

User Comments:

• "This bread is so delicious and easy to make! The beer adds a wonderful depth of flavor."
• "I love the combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour. It gives the bread a nice texture."
• "This is my go-to bread recipe. It's perfect for any occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have amber ale or lager, you can use another type of beer. However, the flavor of the bread will be slightly different.
• Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough bread.
• If you are gluten-free, you can use gluten-free flour in place of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.