Sam Spade’s Malt-ease Bread

You’d never believe it, but Sam’s a tough guy who’s a whiz in the kitchen. His famous malt flavored bread is all the evidence you’ll need that sourdough isn’t San Francisco’s only bread treat.

Ingredients (Kitchen-Friendly)   Ingredients (Metric)
   
3 c all-purpose flour 400 g all-purpose flour
1/2 c oatmeal 50 g oatmeal
1/4 c malt syrup 90 g malt syrup
1/2 c wheat flour 60 g wheat flour
1 tsp D.D. Williamson
Caramel Color Powder
2 g D.D. Williamson
Caramel Color Powder
1 1/4 tsp salt 7.5 g salt
3 Tbsp vegetable oil 35 g vegetable oil
2 1/2 tsp yeast 7 g yeast
1 c water 240 ml water
   

Directions:

  1. Measure ingredients into dough mixer.
  2. Knead/mix for 2 minutes, by machine.
  3. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and let rest for 15 minutes
  4. Knead by machine two minutes more.
  5. Put dough in lightly oiled bowl.
  6. Turn dough over to cover all sides with oil.
  7. Allow to rise for 1 1/2 hr (dough should double in size).
  8. Transfer to floured or oiled surface.
  9. Shape into two loaves.
  10. Place in 2 slightly greased bread pans.
  11. Allow to rise for 1 1/2 hr.
  12. Bake 350°F for 25 minutes.
  13. Cover with foil and bake 5 minutes more.
    Internal temperature should be 190°F.
  14. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.
  15. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • This recipe will make two nice loaves.
  • This is a heavier type of bread that would nicely compliment a salad for a summer meal.

This recipe originates from The Baking Sheet, a newsletter published by The Baker’s Catalogue. Both publications are registered trademarks of The Baker’s Catalogue, Inc. of The King Arthur Flour Company, P.O. Box 876, Norwich, Vermont 05055, USA.


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