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Ale Bread

Name: Ale Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds).
Ingredients: 1 cup warm beer or ginger ale (70° to 80°); 1/3 cup water (70° to 80°); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups bread flour; 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 3 hours

Makes

1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds)

For a tender white loaf that's a bit moister and denser than other breads, try this simple recipe shared by Jeannine Norder of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. It's equally good whether you use beer of ginger ale.

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Ingredients

1 cup warm beer or ginger ale (70° to 80°)
1/3 cup water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 107 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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