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Isn't Xerxes a chemistry boffin - he could put his knowledge to good use!
Banana Bread is a great way to use up "over ripe" bananas, they can be pretty much black and still make good BB
Xerxes: Pot of double cream, whipped, several strawberries quartered, large bowl, big spoon. Marvellous.
Wildwill, stop staring, it's rude!
Xerxes: the mustard and beer loaf is on right now. Should have a verdict tomorrow.
When they're home-made, the first rolling-out is always the fluffiest and, for some reason, making them by hand is more successful that using the mixer. Something to do with restricted airflow around the bowl of the Kenwood Chef, I've been told. Good workout for the fingers, too.
The recipe said to use flat beer, but I couldn't wait that long, so the loaf didn't rise quite properly (not enough liquids as the gases were expelled during mixing) so it's a bit dense. But I think that's because I didn't follow the instructions properly.
Otherwise it has a slightly nutty flavour (from the mix of wholemeal flour) and the mustard grains give it a nice bite. The beer really gives it a slightly aromatic flavour.
On the whole a good loaf I think.
Do you want me to post or email the recipe?
My birthday on Sunday....bread maker could be a good pressie!
180 ml Flat beer
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
250g white bread flour
125g wholemeal bread flour
1 tbsp skimmed milk powder
1 tsp salt
1.5 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp easy-blend dried yeast.
Pour the beer, oil and mustard into the bread machine pan, then add the flour and the rest of the dry ingredients as usual.
Set to a basic/normal setting.
In the book it says 'Use pale ale for a more subtle taste or brown ale if you prefer a stronger flavour to your bread. Open at least one hour before using to make sure it is flat' - but try not to drink it.
I used a pale ale (Waggledance, to be precise) and it gave a really subtle, aromatic flavour. I should have let it go flat but I was too impatient and it effected the rising of the dough. - Still tasty though.
Enjoy.
Xerxes: thanks sooooo much for the note about TP. I'll have to think of another pseudonym now......