Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sourdough starter
  • 1 cup white bread flour
  • 1/2 cup rye flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup malt beer
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups rye flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white bread flour

Method

  • Sourdough Build: Mix the first four ingredients together. Cover loosely and let sit at room temperature for 12 to 16 hours.
  • Dough: Measure out 2 cups of the sourdough build mixture (discard extra).
  • Add beer, salt, sugar and butter.
  • Mix in the flours.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it is smooth and satiny.
  • Cover dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Shape into desired loaf--freeform or pan loaf.
  • Proof, covered, until dough doubles in size. this may take several hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Slash loaf with a very sharp blade.
  • Bake for 30 to 50 minutes, depending on shape of loaf.
  • Remove from pan (if used) and cool on wire rack.