Mark's Biere de Miel Bread (Beer Bread)

By

Chef Mark McCoy
Provided by THE BEAN, Cooperstown Commons

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Biere de Miel
  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 5-6 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Boil ale, cool to 105 degrees. Add yeast and let stand for 5 minutes.

2. Add honey. Add 3 cups flour, beat well. Cover and let stand overnight.

3. Add remaining ingredients and knead. Proof until it doubles .

4. Turn out and cut into 3. Shape as desired. Proof again.

5. Bake 30-45 minutes until golden and crusty.