Brown Bread
Make and share this Brown Bread recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Brown Bread
- Category: Breads
- Keywords: Grains, European, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Yield: 2 loaves
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 3 hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1844.3
- Fat: 36.2g
- Saturated Fat: 14.6g
- Cholesterol: 53.4mg
- Sodium: 5974.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 324.4g
- Fiber: 13.1g
- Sugar: 42.7g
- Protein: 44.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 packet dried yeast
- 300ml beer
- 400g flour
- 250g strong white flour
- 30g salt
- 50g butter
- 100g honey
- 50g sunflower seeds
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
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| 1 | Sprinkle the yeast on to the beer, give it a whisk and leave in a warm place. |
| 2 | Put the flour and salt in a bowl, then rub in the butter. |
| 3 | Make a well in the centre, stir in the honey with a wooden spoon and slowly add the beer mix until it all comes together (if it’s too dry, add a little warm water). |
| 4 | Turn out on to a floured surface and knead for five minutes, until smooth and elastic. |
| 5 | Rinse the bowl with hot water, then dry and lightly oil it. |
| 6 | Shape the dough into a ball, pop in the bowl and cover with oiled clingfilm. |
| 7 | Put in a warm place until doubled in size (up to two hours). |
| 8 | The dough should feel light and full of air. |
| 9 | Knock back the dough by tipping the sunflower seeds on top and kneading them in for a few minutes. |
| 10 | Split the dough in half and shape each into a rounded mound. |
| 11 | Place on a greased oven tray. |
| 12 | Cover with greased clingfilm and leave for 40 minutes so the dough can rise again. |
| 13 | Preheat the oven to 210°C. |
| 14 | When risen, dust with flour or brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with poppy and sesame seeds, and bake at the top of the oven for about 30 minutes. |
| 15 | The loaves may need longer, but check after half an hour. |
| 16 | When done, they’ll have a good crust, feel light when you lift them and sound hollow when tapped on the base. |
| 17 | Leave to cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before attempting to cut or eat. |
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Begin by sprinkling the dried yeast over the beer in a bowl, giving it a gentle whisk, and then leaving it in a warm spot to activate.
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In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt before rubbing in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
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Create a well in the center of the flour mixture, then stir in the honey using a wooden spoon. Slowly incorporate the yeast and beer mixture until a dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add a splash of warm water to adjust the consistency.
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Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about five minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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After kneading, rinse the mixing bowl with hot water, dry it thoroughly, and lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
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Shape the dough into a ball and place it back into the oiled bowl. Cover it with oiled clingfilm and allow it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, which may take up to two hours.
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Once the dough has doubled in size and feels light and airy, gently deflate it by sprinkling the sunflower seeds on top and kneading them into the dough for a few minutes.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a rounded mound. Place them onto a greased oven tray.
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Cover the dough with greased clingfilm and let it rise again for about 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 210°C.
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Once the dough has risen again, you can optionally dust it with flour or brush it with beaten egg. Sprinkle some poppy and sesame seeds on top for added flavor and texture.
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Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until they develop a golden crust. You may need to check them occasionally and adjust the baking time if necessary.
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To test if the loaves are done, they should have a firm crust, feel light when lifted, and produce a hollow sound when tapped on the base.
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Once baked, transfer the loaves to a wire rack and allow them to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing or serving.
Enjoy your freshly baked Brown Bread, perfect for any occasion or meal! 🍞✨
