SCANDINAVIAN BEER BREAD Make one (1 1/2 lb) loaf 1/3 cup water (70 to 80 degrees F) 3/4 cup light or dark beer 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons light molasses1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed1/2 teaspoon anise seed2 1/4 cups bread flour3/4 cup medium rye flour1 tablespoon gluten (optional)* 2 teaspoons of Fleischmann'sŪ Bread Machine Yeast Measure all ingredients into bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Process in basic/white bread or whole wheat cycle: medium/normal crust setting. Select loaf size recommended by the manufacturer of your machine. Timed-bake feature can be used. Remove baked bread from pan and cool on wire rack. TO MAKE CRISP BREAD SLICES: Cool bread at least 2 hours. Thinly slice. Remove crusts and cut into squares or triangles. Or use cookie cutters to cut out holiday shapes. To crisp, place slices on baking sheets. Brush lightly with melted butter. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Serve with fruit- or herb-flavored cream cheese or thinly sliced meats and cheeses. *Gluten, a protein product from flour, helps improve loaf height, texture and structure. Look for it in your supermarket or health food store. Adapted from unknown source
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