kerryegg Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I have found a recipe using self raising flour, sugar and beer. Has anyone tried it and would lager work instead of beer? Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hmm. OK. Several questions in one. Would lager work instead of beer? Yes, although the taste will be slightly lighter. Have I tried this recipe? No. Have I tried similar recipes? Yes. Various recipes for making bread with a plain flour/baking soda combination all fall under the generic heading of soda bread, and it's very well established and accepted. Typical soda bread doesn't add sugar, and uses buttermilk instead of beer as its major liquid component. However, your variation would turn out fairly similar; in particular, the texture will be rather more cake-like and heavier than normal bread since there's little gluten to provide the elasticity. Delicious toasted and smothered in butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks. Due to the snow I may need to experiment when the freezer stocks run out. Used all the bread flour over Christmas hence only SR left. If all else fails we will just have to eat cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 In that case, have a quick google around. In particular, things you might find of interest are: Soda bread. As mentioned earlier, it uses self raising flour (or plain flour and baking soda) along with buttermilk or live yoghurt. Fairly close texture, and perfect for dunking in soups and stews. Farls. Either soda bread or potato bread, but dry fried in a large skillet to form quarter circle wedges about an inch thick. A traditional part of an Ulster Fry breakfast Hot cross buns. Pizza doughs. There are several recipes with plain flour instead of strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 If all else fails we will just have to eat cake! Hmm...bread vs cake It's a no brainer for me (hence the need to diet ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm with you on that one Rachel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 If all else fails we will just have to eat cake! Hmm...bread vs cake It's a no brainer for me (hence the need to diet ) Versus? Teabreads were invented to avoid having to make the choice Malt loaf anyone? Banana bread? Perhaps just a little fruit loaf.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Rachel, there's a recipe I posted somewhere on here for Julie's two cups loaf - sort of malt loaf, plenty of roughage and totally delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 May try the lager bread tomorrow. Will keep you posted. If it's awful I expect the birds will eat it. Nothings wasted here. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 If all else fails we will just have to eat cake! Hmm...bread vs cake It's a no brainer for me (hence the need to diet ) Versus? Teabreads were invented to avoid having to make the choice Malt loaf anyone? Banana bread? Perhaps just a little fruit loaf.... I was thinking more along the lines of Chocolate Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 .... Hmm...bread vs cake It's a no brainer for me (hence the need to diet ) Versus? Teabreads were invented to avoid having to make the choice Malt loaf anyone? Banana bread? Perhaps just a little fruit loaf.... I was thinking more along the lines of Chocolate Fudge Worry not. I have nothing against a chocolate fudge loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Recipe please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 OK How about adding some small chunks of fudge to the first of the recipes on this page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
