What kind of beer for beer bread?
Beer bread is bread wherein beer is used for liquid and leavening. I tend to use a basic pilsner, but I'm a beer snob, and I've taken to wondering what would happen if I substituted something a little more exotic.
Has anyone tried this? I don't want to do trial-and-error with expensive beer if I don't have to.
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I've used dark beer with good results. It just depends on what flavor you desire. I often use Lion stout, for example, which imparts a strong, intense flavor and color, which I quite like, but it would not be appropriate for all applications. Also Sierra Nevada porter has happily found its way into my bread. Keep in mind that these beers may be too strongly flavored for your taste, in which case you can add some lighter beer to balance it out (lager or pilsner).
Personally I don't like to add pale ales to bread as I don't enjoy the way the hop flavor comes through, but this comes down to personal preference.
In general, the flavor of the beer will come through in the bread, but you won't notice all of the subtleties of flavor that you do when drinking, so I wouldn't put too expensive a beer in bread--the bread will turn out fine, but you're not going to appreciate the beer to its fullest.
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Can you use any beer in beer bread?
You can use any beer in beer bread! Have fun with it and experiment! Each beer will change the flavor of the bread. Guinness is a great beer for stout lovers and the perfect way to adapt this homemade bread recipe for St.Does light beer work for beer bread?
For the mildest beer flavor in your bread, use a light beer, such as Miller's Lite, Coors Light, or Bud Light. What is this? For a twist from the classic, you can also make this beer bread recipe using seasonal brews. We have fun in the fall making loaves with pumpkin ale and hard cider.Is Pale Ale good for beer bread?
There is nothing better than a brown ale, a lager, or a porter. Come as close as possible to room temperature when serving the beer. Flour must be sifted. If you don't, the bread will be dense and heavy.Can I use cold beer for beer bread?
ANY! (I told you that beer bread is easy!) I've found that the kind of beer doesn't matter much. Use a light beer, a stout, a pale ale \u2026 that pumpkin beer hiding in the back of your fridge.Simple 5 Minute Beer Bread | SAM THE COOKING GUY
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I used Anchor Steam and it was the best so far. Definately stay away frim Pale Ale or Ale.
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