German Beer Bread with Honey Glaze
A dense, slightly sweet bread infused with beer and honey, perfect with a cold German beer stein. This German quick recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs All-purpose flour, Bread flour, and Dry active yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Bread flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Dry active yeast
- 1/2 cup Wheat beer
- 1/4 cup Warm water
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup (melted) Butter
- 2 tbsp Honey
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add 1/2 cup flour, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Step 3: Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Fold in remaining 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 tsp salt. Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
- Step 4: Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled. Brush with remaining honey and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. Let cool completely before slicing.
