Rye Beer Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine first three ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring to room temperature.

3. 3

   Heat next three ingredients to 120−130 F. then stir into mixture.

4. 4

   Beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes at slow speed.

5. 5

   Add sufficient rye or whole wheat flour to make stiff dough.

6. 6

   Knead in mixer for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from mixer bowl and knead on floured surface until smooth.

8. 8

   Grease well and place in a greased bowl.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Punch down; divide in half, shape into loaves.

11. 11

    Place loaves into greased loaf pans;

12. 12

    let rise again for 45 minutes.

13. 13

    Bake at 375 F. for 50 to 55 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.