Pain À La Bière - Alsatian Beer Bread
  1. DAY 1: Stir together all ingredients for pâte fermentée and mix on low speed for 1 minute, adjusting flour or water, as needed.

  2. Knead on medium speed for 4 minutes, dough should be soft and pliable.

  3. Transfer dough to lightly oiled bowl, cover and ferment at room temperature for 1 hour.

  4. Knead lightly to degas, cover and refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days).

  5. DAY 2: Remove pâte fermentée from refrigerator 2 hours before using.

  6. In a small bowl, mix potato flakes with water. Set aside.

  7. Combine all dough ingredients (except potatoes) in mixer bowl. Knead on low speed for 3 minutes, add potatoes and knead for another 3-4 minutes.

  8. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 ½ hour.

  9. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and divide into 4 pieces.

  10. Cover pre-shaped dough pieces and let them rest for 20 minutes.

  11. Fold each dough round from 3 sides to the middle to make a triangle.

  12. Place on parchment lined baking sheet, seam side down. Spread beer paste over loaves and dust with rye flour.

  13. Proof breads at room temperature for about 1 ¼ hours.

  14. Preheat oven to 445ºF/230ºC.

  15. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate breads and continue baking for about 15 minutes more.

  16. Let cool on wire rack for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍞Bread

CuisineAlsatian

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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