Sourdough and beer add their own distinctive flavor to this tangy loaf of yeast bread. A recipe for bread machines.

Sourdough Beer Bread

1 1/3 cups sourdough starter
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup flat beer*
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1. Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Select Basic bread cycle and start machine.

Makes one (2 pound) loaf.

*To flatten beer, pour it into a small saucepan and heat it to a simmer and allow to cool.