BEER RYE BREAD 
2 1/4 to 2 3/4 c. unbleached flour
1 1/4 c. rye flour
3/4 c. beer
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1 tsp. caraway seeds
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour with the rye flour. Heat beer, honey, and butter slightly. Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl. Add beer mixture, seed, salt, garlic powder, and 1 1/2 cups of the flour mixture. Beat smooth. Add remaining flour. Knead 4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary. Shape into ball. Place into 8 inch round pan, greased. Oil top of loaf. Flatten to fit pan. Allow to rise 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on rack.

 

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