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LoavesEasy
By Alastair Little and Richard Whittington
Published 1998
Beer has been used in baking from early Egyptian times, as its natural yeasts work as a raising agent or leaven.
Put the stout in a pan with the muscovado sugar, butter and salt. Bring to the boil, remove from the heat and allow to cool to hand-warm.
Pour into the mixing bowl of a mixer with a dough hook. Switch on at the lowest speed and pour in the flours and yeast. Work for 10 minutes, remove to a floured surface and knead briefly, shaping into a ball. Put this in large oiled bowl and cover the