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Stout Chocolate-Cherry Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:14:24 -0700
v114.n013.5
* Exported from MasterCook *

                        Bread, Stout Chocolate-Cherry

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 20    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4 1/4           cups  bread flour -- divided
    12            ounces  bottle Guinness Stout
    2 1/4      teaspoons  dry yeast -- (1 pkg)
    1         tablespoon  granulated sugar
    1           teaspoon  salt
       1/2           cup  dried tart cherries
    4             ounces  bittersweet chocolate -- coarsely chopped
                          cooking spray
    1           teaspoon  water
    1              large  egg white -- lightly beaten
    1           teaspoon  pearl sugar -- optional

1. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. 
Combine 2 cups flour, beer, and yeast in a large bowl, stirring with 
a whisk. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

2. Remove mixture from refrigerator; let stand 1 hour.

3. Add 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and salt, stir 
until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. 
Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of 
remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from 
sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky). Knead in cherries and chocolate.

4. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to 
coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85F), free from drafts, 
I hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press 2 fingers into dough. 
If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.

5. Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Shape dough into a 
9-inch round; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 
Lightly coat dough with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 1 hour or 
until doubled in size.

6. Preheat oven to 350F.

7. Uncover the dough. Combine water and egg white, stirring with a 
whisk, and brush over dough. Sprinkle the dough with pearl sugar, if 
desired. Make a  1/4" deep cut down the center of dough using a sharp knife.

8. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until bread is browned on bottom 
and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.

Yield: 20 servings (serving size: 1 slice).

CALORIES 156 (14% from fat); FAT 2.4g (sat 1.3g, mono 0.2g. poly 
0.2g); PROTEIN 4.3g; CARE 28.1g; FIBER 1.3g; CHOL Omg; IRON 1.4mg; 
SODIUM 121mg; CAL 5mg


Source:
    "Cooking Light"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 159 Calories; 4g Fat (20.6% 
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 112mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : An overnight sponge made with stout creates a rich, complex 
flavor that matches well with bittersweet chocolate and dried tart 
cherries. Because yeast feeds on the sugar in the beer, keep the 
sponge in the refrigerator to control the yeast's growth. A 
sprinkling of pearl sugar (available at gourmet stores and large 
supermarkets) adds texture.