Stout Chocolate-Cherry Bread
Yield: 20 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients 4 1/4 cups bread flour, divided 1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness Stout 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 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) Preparation 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. Remove mixture from refrigerator; let stand 1 hour. 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, ...