Scandinavian Spice Raisin-Beer Loaf 🍞

Norwegian Raisin-Beer Bread 🍞

Recipe Details:

• Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes ⏱️
• Cook Time: Not applicable 🕒
• Total Time: Less than 15 minutes ⏲️
• Yield: 1 loaf 🍞
• Recipe Category: Yeast Breads 🥖
• Keywords: Breads, Grains, Norwegian, Scandinavian, European, Bread Machine, Oven, Small Appliance, Easy 🌾🇳🇴🥖

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup milk 🥛
• 1/2 cup beer 🍺
• 1 tablespoon butter 🧈
• 2 1/2 tablespoons margarine 🧈
• 1/2 cup bread flour 🌾
• 1 cup gluten flour 🌾
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar 🥮
• 3/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌀
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 🌿
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper 🌶️
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 🍂
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 🍞
• 1/2 teaspoon bread machine yeast 🍞
• 1 cup dark raisins 🍇

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1938.3
• Fat Content: 20.6g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10.8g
• Cholesterol Content: 47.6mg
• Sodium Content: 1925.4mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 388.2g
• Fiber Content: 19.9g
• Sugar Content: 84.2g
• Protein Content: 45.6g

Instructions:

1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients and your bread machine. Ensure that your machine is clean and ready for use.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, heat the milk and beer until warm, but not boiling. This step helps activate the yeast later on.

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3. Once warmed, add the butter and margarine to the milk-beer mixture, allowing them to melt gently.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the bread flour, gluten flour, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, pepper, and ground cloves. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.

5. Now, it’s time to assemble your bread machine. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to set it up properly.

6. Into the bread machine pan, pour the warm milk-beer mixture, followed by the dry ingredients mixture you prepared earlier.

7. Carefully measure and add the active dry yeast and bread machine yeast on top of the dry ingredients. This ensures they activate properly during the mixing process.

8. Sprinkle the dark raisins evenly over the top of the ingredients in the bread machine pan. Raisins add a delightful sweetness and texture to the bread.

9. Once all ingredients are in the bread machine pan, securely place it into the bread machine.

10. Select the basic white bread cycle on your bread machine. This cycle typically includes the necessary kneading, rising, and baking times for a standard loaf of bread.

11. Start the machine and let it work its magic! The aroma of freshly baked bread will soon fill your kitchen.

12. Once the cycle is complete, carefully remove the loaf from the bread machine and place it on a wire rack to cool.

13. Allow the Norwegian Raisin-Beer Bread to cool for a few minutes before slicing. This helps prevent the bread from crumbling and allows it to set properly.

14. Serve slices of this delightful bread warm or at room temperature, with a pat of butter if desired. Enjoy the rich flavors and hearty texture of this Scandinavian-inspired treat!

Tips:

• For a more pronounced beer flavor, experiment with different types of beer, such as a dark ale or stout.
• If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can increase the amount of brown sugar in the recipe.
• Don’t skip the step of warming the milk and beer mixture. This helps activate the yeast and ensures a good rise in the bread.
• Feel free to customize the spices to suit your taste preferences. You can adjust the amounts of cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and cloves according to your liking.

This Norwegian Raisin-Beer Bread is a delightful addition to any meal or a tasty snack on its own. With its warm spices and plump raisins, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household! 🥖🍇 Enjoy the aroma and flavor of homemade bread with this easy-to-follow recipe.