Sourdough beer bread is a fun and easy homemade bread recipe that combines the tang of sourdough bread with the tang of your favorite beer for a delightfully flavorful bread.
120gramssourdough starter100% hydration, fed and active
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Mix the dough
In a large bowl, combine together the bread flour, beer, and active sourdough starter and mix until just barely combined.
Allow to sit for 20 minutes undisturbed.
Add in the salt and gentle knead to mix all the ingredients in.
Bulk ferment with stretch and fold
Let the dough rise for 20 and knead again very briefly.
Let the dough rise for 20 minutes and knead again very briefly.
Let the dough rest for 20 minutes and then knead again very briefly.
Let the dough rest for 20 minutes and then knead again. You should have done this 4 times.
Allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it (with seam side up) into a well floured banneton type container.
Let the dough rise until almost doubled, about 1.5 hours.
Baking
Preheat your oven to 450F with a large dutch oven.
Score the bread and quickly and carefully place in the hot dutch oven and cover with the lid.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid, reduce the oven temperature to 425 and bake for 10 or 15 minutes more until golden brown.
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
*Remember the timing of this recipe depends on the temperature and humidity of your house. If your house is warm and humid, your dough will proof much faster. If your house is cold, your dough will take much longer to proof. Watch the dough, not the clock!