Chocolate Beer Bread

Name: Chocolate Beer Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 3 heaping tablespoons (50g) sourdough starter; 3/4 cup plus 1 generous tablespoon (100g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons (100g) water at room temperature; 2 2/3 cups (320g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 5 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (40g) King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour; 1/2 cup (42g) Dutch-process cocoa; 1 1/3 cups (300g) beer at room temperature; generous 1/3 cup (80g) ripe (fed) sourdough starter from above; 1 1/2 teaspoons (8g) salt; old-fashioned rolled oats for topping

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:35min

Sturdy and stout, this loaf, which comes from Tara Jensen's book Flour Power, is a colorful favorite when you want something bitter and malty to go with sharp cheese, pickles, or cured meats. Guinness and oatmeal porters work exceptionally well here — stay away from funky sours and IPAs. For help fitting this recipe into your schedule, see our sample timeline in “tips,” below.

Updated at: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:16:20 GMT