Black Bread

Ingredients

• One 12oz bottle of warm dark beer, such as stout or porter
• 1 packet yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)
• 2 Tbs. honey
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 4-5 cups flour (we used 2 cups white flour, 2 cups rye, and 1/2 cup whole wheat) plus 1/2 cup for working.

Directions

In a small bowl, add the yeast to the beer and allow to sit for 5 minutes until foamy. To this, add the egg and honey. Combine dry ingredients, then add gradually until you have a cohesive, workable dough that isn’t too sticky. Knead about 5 minutes, then cover and let rise for at least 1 hour.

Punch down mixture, and divide in two. Shape into your desired loaf, then let rise for at least 2 hours or refrigerated overnight.

Pre-heat oven to 450F. Dust the loaf lightly with flour and slash top.

Bake for 25-30min or until the crust is nicely browned. Let stand for at least 15 minutes.

Makes two loaves.

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