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Hearty Whole-Wheat Beer Loaf

Hearty Whole-Wheat Beer Loaf bakes up with a crisp crust and a tender, rustic crumb, lightly sweetened by brown sugar and enriched by the malty notes of your chosen brew. Each slice balances nuttiness from whole wheat with a gentle hop aroma, making it perfect alongside chili or soup and fantastic for toasting at breakfast or brunch.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook50 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Hearty Whole-Wheat Beer Loaf
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.

  3. 3

    Pour in the beer and stir until a stiff batter forms.

  4. 4

    If needed, mix the dough with your hands.

  5. 5

    Scrape the dough into the prepared loaf pan.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.