Guinness Bread

Method7 steps · about 1 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and line a 9x5 inch (23x12 cm) loaf pan. Set aside.

   Uses butter, as needed for greasing loaf pan

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1 ¼ cups (3 ¾ oz/106 g) oats, baking soda (2 teaspoons) and salt (1 teaspoons).

   Uses 2 ¾ cups (13 ¾ oz/389 g) fine whole wheat flour · 1¼ cups (3¾ oz/106 g) quick-cooking oats, for dough · 2 teaspoons baking soda · 1 teaspoons salt

3. 3

   Step 3: In a measuring jug, whisk the Guinness, buttermilk, butter, molasses (2 tablespoons) and sugar (2 teaspoons) together.

   Uses 1 bottle (11 fl oz/330 ml) Guinness stout · ⅔ cup (5 fl oz/160 ml) buttermilk · 2 tablespoons (1 oz/28 g) butter (melted) · 2 tablespoons molasses · 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

4. 4

   Step 4: Mix the wet and dry until just combined, then spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the loaf with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oats

   Uses dry flour and oat mixture · Guinness and buttermilk mixture · 1 tablespoon quick-cooking oats, for topping

5. 5

   Step 5: Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Bake loaf · 45 minUses oat-topped bread batter

6. 6

   Step 6: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Cool in pan · 10 minUses baked Guinness loaf

7. 7

   Step 7: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be wrapped and frozen for up to 4 weeks.

   Uses cooled Guinness bread