tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post113207679299004806..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Almost Too Easy Whole Wheat Beer Bread RecipeFarmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-89323151821581591782016-03-18T21:21:22.620-05:002016-03-18T21:21:22.620-05:00I tried this recipe, made it twice. Both times I u...I tried this recipe, made it twice. Both times I used organic wheat and organic all purpose flour. I took the amounts of cheddar and dill from your othe recipe and added it to this. To lighten up a bit, the first time I added an additonal 1/8 tsp of baking powder. The batch was brought to a gathering as a hostess gift, and it was amazing and everyone gobbled it up. The IPA I used was very strong in flavor, so it was slightly more bitter than I would have liked....so the next day I made it again, but this time I used 8 oz of IPA and 4 oz of lukewarm water for the liquids, again increasing the baking powder by 1/8 tsp. I like fluffy bread! I also baked at 400° for 5 mi, then turned down to 375° for.the remainder of.the time. It developed an amazing crispy crust on the outside and was so light and moist inside. Again, everyone gobbled it up.both times I did not glaze. Thank you for the amazing addition to my repetoire, I will be making this for years to come!!!Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-12570998770485110152013-07-17T14:21:56.505-05:002013-07-17T14:21:56.505-05:00Tastefully Simple used to sell a Savory Seeds blen...Tastefully Simple used to sell a Savory Seeds blend that was poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and some garlic powder and minced onion that would be heavenly on this bread.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-72413850685313581542013-04-30T12:56:49.849-05:002013-04-30T12:56:49.849-05:00Thanks for such a great recipe! I use King Arthur...Thanks for such a great recipe! I use King Arthur White Whole Wheat for the 3 cups of flour. So far the favorite loaf was made with a bottle of Maple Pecan Porter from Sam Adams. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-47462629568834411262012-11-20T07:45:35.868-06:002012-11-20T07:45:35.868-06:00Hi Jim,
I'm glad you didn't give up on bee...Hi Jim,<br />I'm glad you didn't give up on beer bread and found a version you like! Yes, the kind of beer you use definitely makes a difference, especially if you're using a really dark beer.<br /><br />As for the ragged tops of the loaves, that's just how beer bread looks. In <a href="http://www.farmgirlfare.com/2011/01/how-to-shape-bread-dough-into-sandwich.html" rel="nofollow"><b>my original beer bread recipe post here</b></a>, you can see that one loaf even has a big split down the middle. It sounds like yours is coming out just fine. :)<br /><br />That 'oven blow' you mention has to do with yeast breads (vs. beer breads which are quick breads). If the loaves haven't proofed quite enough before going into the oven, then the yeast gets too excited when it hits that blast of heat and there is too much bloom, causing the loaf to sort of tear apart, usually on the sides. Still edible, just doesn't look as nice.Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-52055031639561011152012-11-19T14:05:23.285-06:002012-11-19T14:05:23.285-06:00OK. I made another loaf, this time using a Leinen...OK. I made another loaf, this time using a Leinenkugel' Honey Weiss. (My local grocery is selling Leinenkugel beers at half price. If PBR was on sale I'd probably be using that.) I also took the liberty of adding a tablespoon of honey to the mix. The end result was MUCH better! Tastey and chewey, with the beer note hitting at the end as you swallow. So, definitely, the beer you use does affect the final outcome.<br /><br />One question/problem: both times I've tried this the tops of the breads came out very rounded and "ragged", for lack of a better term. In your page on making your Farmhouse White Sandwich bread, you have a photo of "oven blow", where the loaf rose too much in the oven. Both times my loaves looked like that, but worse. Very little rising on the sides, lots of rising in the middle. Anything I can do to fix that?jim.carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01658038083336924974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-10594259875916211222012-11-17T07:35:05.275-06:002012-11-17T07:35:05.275-06:00Simple and delicious! I used a lager and it came o...Simple and delicious! I used a lager and it came out great. Thanks very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-79644295662195878952012-11-15T18:48:51.834-06:002012-11-15T18:48:51.834-06:00Just finished with my first loaf of the WW Beer Br...Just finished with my first loaf of the WW Beer Bread. Not quite what I expected. The result was a good, dense bread, but it had a sour/bitter taste. I'm using a new can of baking powder, so I'm wondering if the beer is making it taste this way? I used Leinenkugel's Creamy Dark Lager Beer, since I usually prefer a dark beer to drink. I'll make another loaf tomorrow (because it's just SO hard to make!) using a lighter beer, either a Honey Weiss or a Pale Ale, and I'll let you know how it comes out.jim.carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01658038083336924974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-2660497213150031862012-06-02T12:19:11.007-05:002012-06-02T12:19:11.007-05:00I'm the one who used the sea salt and reportin...I'm the one who used the sea salt and reporting back after making it with table salt the sea salt is preferred! It has a yummy pretzel taste which is divine for a sandwich. We make a loaf monthly varying results by adding dill, garlic, italian spices or different beers. Such a simple recipe and our guests are amazed when we pass it on! Thank you again for posting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-5137389710316821082012-01-21T19:37:26.940-06:002012-01-21T19:37:26.940-06:00Thank you for posting a wonderful recipe! I found...Thank you for posting a wonderful recipe! I found your page on Bing after searching for cheese bread. I omitted the cheese and made this whole wheat beer bread instead and very glad I did! Mine had a bit of funky shape but don't think I patted it in the pan enough and allowed air pockets to form. My husband made the dough and used sea salt - I DO NOT recommend this, too salty and after cooking the crystals look like um, white bugs. Can't wait to make again and may try as a pizza crust.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-55325062763578069782012-01-04T18:57:00.088-06:002012-01-04T18:57:00.088-06:00I spent my day making wonderful recipes from this ...I spent my day making wonderful recipes from this site. <br />I started by making the bran muffins with blueberries. The result was exactly as you described...tasty, yummy and beautiful! So easy too which for me is always nice. <br />I then began to prepare our evening meal and chose to have the lentil/sausage soup along with the beer bread with dill and cheddar. <br />Once again, these were easy to prepare and OMG yum, yum, yum. My husband loved it all. He is not a picky eater but when he compliments a meal as he did tonight...you know it was great. <br />I gave a few muffins to our neighbor for breakfast this morning. <br />Thank you for creating this website and sharing your life and recipes with all of us. I don't think I have enjoyed a website this much in a long while. <br />I wish the best to you and yours, <br />MurphyGoodmurphygoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-61253741581728900382011-11-01T16:34:53.454-05:002011-11-01T16:34:53.454-05:00Hey farmgirl! I too was the victim of over-priced...Hey farmgirl! I too was the victim of over-priced beer bread mix ($9.99/bottle of mix at Bass Pro) until I found your website. Thanks for the recipe...it'll be out of the oven in 15 minutes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-53540262519090324742011-07-13T10:03:56.619-05:002011-07-13T10:03:56.619-05:00HI!
Thank you so much for posting this, I came ac...HI! <br />Thank you so much for posting this, I came across your site randomly, and I am so glad! I just put the WW Beer Bread in the oven and I can barely contain myself!!!! I used a full can of Ashland Amber Beer out of Oregon and 2 0z. of PBR! (Use what you got!) I also put in a little over a half of cup of mixed shredded hard cheeses . . . I can't wait! Fingers crossed :) Please keep posting your recipes, I love them! Have a brilliant day . . <br />Heather in Nashville!Pouvoir . . I Am Allowedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885164757171433447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-54713476939600780162011-01-19T08:40:09.290-06:002011-01-19T08:40:09.290-06:00Hi Lifran,
I think flat beer should work, though I...<b>Hi Lifran,</b><br />I think flat beer should work, though I've never actually tried it. If you do, I hope you'll come back and let us know how it turns out. :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-7656474730890831842011-01-18T19:33:53.294-06:002011-01-18T19:33:53.294-06:00Is the beer just for flavor? Can you use a beer th...Is the beer just for flavor? Can you use a beer that has lost its carbonation? thankslifranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539989032622398738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-90184007774022536592010-12-10T18:33:10.905-06:002010-12-10T18:33:10.905-06:00I just made this last weekend and LOVED it! I wil...I just made this last weekend and LOVED it! I will be posting about it over the weekend (of course linking to you) - thanks!!!Simply Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492661388892873640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-36276826874731862442010-08-31T19:38:46.276-05:002010-08-31T19:38:46.276-05:00This was amazing! Thank you so much for this. Like...This was amazing! Thank you so much for this. Like you, I used home brew and it tasted great. I just got a superheated steam oven and have been dying to bake bread in it. I will have to try some of your other recipes as the oven has a 'proof' option to take out the variabilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-5521649748209707662010-08-29T10:21:39.037-05:002010-08-29T10:21:39.037-05:00Hi Aristotle,
Hmmmm. It sounds like your oven may ...<b>Hi Aristotle,</b><br />Hmmmm. It sounds like your oven may be too hot. Even if you have it set at the correct temperature, many ovens are off, and sometimes by quite a bit. An inexpensive oven thermometer can help - or you could simply try reducing the temperature and seeing if you get better results.<br /><br />Is your baking powder fresh? You'd be amazed at what weird things bad baking powder can do to baked goods. If you've had your container open more than a few months (even less if your kitchen is hot and humid), toss it out and buy a new one. It's worth the $2, believe me. I have good results with Rumford brand of baking powder, and I like that it doesn't contain aluminum, as many other brands do.<br /><br />The only other thing I can think of is the beer - but only if you're using something a little out of the ordinary, like a very dark homebrew or something rich and thick like Guinness. That might affect how the bread bakes.<br /><br />Baking with whole wheat flour is always a little trickier than using white. You might try the white flour version, or reduce the amount of whole wheat flour in this one, and see if that helps.<br /><br />I'm glad you haven't given up on beer bread, and I hope you'll come back and let us know how the next batch turns out! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-75187152471090550612010-08-28T15:19:48.236-05:002010-08-28T15:19:48.236-05:00Thank you for such a tasty, easy recipe! I've ...Thank you for such a tasty, easy recipe! I've made it twice and I love it...one problem, though. The center is almost raw and the top is crusty hard. Any ideas on how to make it work?Aristotlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355501876942405588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-55927200637957080812010-08-19T15:31:37.676-05:002010-08-19T15:31:37.676-05:00Hi Stephanie,
Your version sounds great. Thanks fo...<b>Hi Stephanie,</b><br />Your version sounds great. Thanks for taking the time to tell us about it. I hope it tasted as good as it smelled! :)<br /><br /><b>Hi Daniel,</b><br />I'm afraid I've never used self rising flour, so I can't help you there. Since you liked the flavor, I'd suggest giving the recipe a try as written with the plain flours and the baking powder. Just make sure the baking powder is fresh! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-78889066505410816862010-08-18T20:50:01.066-05:002010-08-18T20:50:01.066-05:00Hi Mrs. Susan
As you well said, my first experien...Hi Mrs. Susan<br /><br />As you well said, my first experience with Beer Bread was from a mix box, and I loved it. A long time has passed since that day (maybe 10 yrs.), but the memories about that bread hit me back while making a very easy Kalamata Olives & Semi-Dried Tomatoes Damper (if you want I can give you the recipe).<br /><br />Anyway, at that moment I decided to look for a beer bread recipe, and came upon your recipes, and I have to tell you I love them. But, I have a doubt, is possible to substitute the plain flour (white and wholemeal) for a self-raising type (not using the baking powder)? Since I only had this kind of flour I gave it a try, but despite the good flavor it came out more as a cake than a bread. I liked, but was useless as a bread because it tends to crumble.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for your response, and for the tasty recipes that you have posted in your blog.dafshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038136430346631851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-58745957453327722122010-08-05T02:37:53.305-05:002010-08-05T02:37:53.305-05:00Well, considering that SOMEBODY had just thrown aw...Well, considering that SOMEBODY had just thrown away my only container of baking powder, I ended up making this as more of a yeast bread. I used Caguama beer (Kind of like Corona, very light), yeast, rosemary mix, Mrs. Dash and flaxseed. Its in the oven right now, but while it was rising it smelled SOOO heavenly...I will let you all know how it turns out...Wish me Luck!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02921998384949779564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-59765706660742118932010-07-06T21:58:12.146-05:002010-07-06T21:58:12.146-05:00Just made your bread tonight! I'm a new visit...Just made your bread tonight! I'm a new visitor to your site and I can't wait to try more of your recipes.Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353353773513436605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-14778758598032944852010-05-20T02:31:33.913-05:002010-05-20T02:31:33.913-05:00Hey Farmgirl,
I've been reading your blog on ...Hey Farmgirl,<br /><br />I've been reading your blog on and off for the last few weeks as well as your compadres with the year in bread blog. I've been looking for different types of breads to make though I am not a novice - yeast breads has always intimidated me. So this is the first bread I made from your blog. Since I use a larger bread pan, my loaf was a little on the short side (but square :). At first i wasn't thrilled with the beer taste as I am not regular beer drinker, though I did use a british style pale ale, but I have found with great and surprising pleasure that it goes WONDERFULLY with Bologna and homemade mayo! I kind of figured it would since bologna is essentially a sausage, but I doubt I will ever want a different bread for my midnight bologna sandwich snack! Thank you so much for the recipe andI am looking forward to attempting some of the other breads and recipes on this and the other sites.<br />Thanks Again!<br />BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-23411636485999323422010-02-21T22:16:55.502-06:002010-02-21T22:16:55.502-06:00This is hands down the best whole wheat bread I...This is hands down the best whole wheat bread I've ever eaten!<br /><br />I used Home-brewed vienna lager, and added a cup of extra-sharp cheddar combined with habenero cheddar, and a tablespoon of honey. <br /><br />Slathered on some butter and devoured it pronto. The only change is it looked a little too moist so I added a tablespoon extra flour at the end. Probably because of the honey.<br /><br />The only sad part is that was my last vienna lager homebrew, so looks like this loaf is one of a kind. At least it was put to good use!<br /><br />Thank you for the amazing recipe!<br /><br />MerylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-11958059027946922212009-10-12T19:11:33.054-05:002009-10-12T19:11:33.054-05:00Just made a loaf (http://gingerjul.blogspot.com/20...Just made a loaf (http://gingerjul.blogspot.com/2009/10/beer-bread.html) and am sitting down to enjoy. :) Thanks so much for posting! It smells wonderful, and tastes even better. LOVE IT!<br /><br />-JulJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849929975383945259noreply@blogger.com