This honey-infused beer bread recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic, combining the rich flavors of beer with the natural sweetness of honey.
Combine the lager beer and light brown sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
Ensure the beer is at room temperature for better yeast activation.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the beer mixture and stir until dissolved.
Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the yeast to bloom.
Mix in the bread flour to form the starter dough.
Stir until no dry flour remains for a consistent starter.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
Place the bowl in a warm spot to encourage fermentation.
Add the starter and the remaining ingredients to the bread machine.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding ingredients.
Select the basic white bread cycle and start the machine.
Ensure the dough consistency is correct during the initial mixing phase.
Once the cycle is complete, remove the bread and let it cool before slicing.
Allow the bread to cool completely to make slicing easier.