Sourdough Discard Beer Bread

Sourdough Discard Beer Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread incorporating Sourdough Discard and beer into the recipe. Two yeast components result in a flavorful loaf with a moist crumb and a crispy crust.

What is Sourdough Discard?

Sourdough Discard refers to the portion of the Sourdough Starter removed and discarded during the feeding process, typically done to maintain the health and balance of the Starter. Instead of throwing it away, it can be repurposed to add flavor and depth to other recipes, such as this Sourdough Discard Beer Bread.

Sourdough Discard Beer Bread Ingredients

• Organic Bread Flour
• Organic Whole Wheat Flour
• Beer
• Baking Powder
• Pink Salt
• Raw Honey
• Sourdough Discard
• Butter

Creating the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Next, turn the mixer on to speed 2 until the dough comes together, and then increase it to speed 3-4.
3. Then, once the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl, turn the mixer off.
4. Finally, the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread dough is ready!

Combine the Ingredients in a Bosch Univeral Mixer

Turn the Mixer to Speed 2-4 Until the Dough Forms

Finally, the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread Dough is Ready!

Fermenting the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread Dough

1. Once the dough is ready, place it into a lightly oiled ceramic or glass bowl, and cover it with a tea towel.
2. Next, allow the dough to ferment for about 1 hour.
   • Note: You are not necessarily looking for the dough to rise, as it probably won’t with using Sourdough Discard. However, giving the Sourdough Discard time to work with the gluten will slightly reduce the gluten content.
3. Then, prepare a bread pan by lining it with parchment paper.
4. Finally, place the fermented bread dough into the prepared loaf pan.

Place the Bread Dough Into a Lightly-Oiled Bowl; Ferment for 1 Hour

Place the Fermented Bread Dough Into the Prepared Loaf Pan

Baking the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread

1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, lightly flour the top of the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread dough.
3. Then, using a bread lame, cut slits in the top of the loaf (either one large slit down the center or a design).
4. Next, once the oven is preheated, place the bread into the oven and bake it for 45-50 minutes.
5. Then, lather 2 tbsp. of melted butter on the top of the bread.
6. Finally, remove the baked loaf to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

Lightly Flour the Top of the Loaf; Cut Slits In the Top

Bake the Bread for 45-50 Minutes

Lather the Top of the Bread with Butter; Cool on a Wire Rack

Serving and Storing the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread

Once the bread has cooled to room temperature, slice it using a Serrated Knife. Serve it with whipped butter, barbeque, raw honey, or jam. Enjoy!

To store the bread, slice the loaf, completely, and store the slices in an airtight container and on the counter for up to 3 days. Or, you can store the sliced bread in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Sourdough Discard Beer Bread

Yield: 1 Small Loaf

Sourdough Discard Beer Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread incorporating Sourdough Discard and beer into the recipe. Two yeast components result in a flavorful loaf with a moist crumb and a crispy crust.

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Ingredients

• 3 1/4 c. Organic Bread Flour
• 1 1/4 c. Organic Whole Wheat Flour
• 12 oz. Beer
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 tsp. Pink Salt
• 1/4 c. Raw Honey
• 1/2 c. Sourdough Discard
• 1/4 c. Melted Butter (plus more for after baking)

Instructions

Crafting the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Next, turn the mixer on to speed 2 until the dough comes together, and then increase it to speed 3-4.
3. Then, once the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl, turn the mixer off.
4. Finally, the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread dough is ready!

Fermenting the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread Dough

1. Once the dough is ready, place it into a lightly oiled ceramic or glass bowl, and cover it with a tea towel.
2. Next, allow the dough to ferment for about 1 hour. (Note: You are not necessarily looking for the dough to rise, as it probably won't with using Sourdough Discard. However, giving the Sourdough Discard time to work with the gluten will slightly reduce the gluten content).
3. Then, prepare a bread pan by lining it with parchment paper.
4. Finally, place the fermented bread dough into the prepared loaf pan.

Baking the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread

1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, lightly flour the top of the Sourdough Discard Beer Bread dough.
3. Then, using a bread lame, cut slits in the top of the loaf (either one large slit down the center or a design).
4. Next, once the oven is preheated, place the bread into the oven and bake it for 45-50 minutes.
5. Then, lather 2 tbsp. of melted butter on the top of the bread.
6. Finally, remove the baked loaf to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

Notes

Once the bread has cooled to room temperature, slice it using a Serrated Knife. Serve it with whipped butter, barbeque, raw honey, or jam. Enjoy!

To store the bread, slice the loaf, completely, and store the slices in an airtight container and on the counter for up to 3 days. Or, you can store the sliced bread in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 187Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 239mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 5g