And the idea of making it into croutons is just genius.
Yields 1 loaf (I made two mini loaves and froze one)
Ingredients:
3 cups bread flour (all-purpose will be OK too)
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
2-2 1/2 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled (about 15 thin slices)
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces beer
1/4 cup butter, melted
Method:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle it with fine bread crumbs, tapping the extra out. (The bread crumbs are an old Maida Heatter trick.)
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, chopped chives, salt, and crumbled bacon. Pour in beer and mix until just incorporated. The dough is very thick. Spread batter evenly in prepared baking pan. (I had to use my fingers) Pour melted butter over the top of the dough.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is browned. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
By Moveable Feasts.
Thanks for inspiring us!
You can see the recipe here: moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.com
