Beer in preferment not working
I'm sorry to be asking so many questions but as a new baker with nobody else to ask this forum is a godsend. I will at some point have enough knowledge to be able to help others .. that time is not now! :)
I started a preferment last night using:
115g Doves Wholemeal Rye Flour
115g Lancaster Black Stout [1]
I didn't add yeast initially as it said it had yeast in the stout. After 5 hours I checked it and there was no change. I binned this preferment and made another with a pinch of instant yeast in. This morning it again has no change although the temp was very low last night. Have added a wrapped hot water bottle under it to give a little heat but have also started a plain flour and water preferment with the same ratio just in case. I was using the stout to add colour and flavour to the bread I didn't add it later as I only add 115g of water with the rest being milk which I didn't want to replace really.
I am working on a brown loaf for my husband. I have tried a few recipes but they either lack flavour or do not last long enough. My white bread lasts three days for sandwiches with the last day having mayo etc as the bread is a little drier. I've decided to start with my white loaf and start switching out to get the effect I want. I'm looking for a 'brown bread' as opposed to a wholemeal if poss.
My last loaf was a bit doughy/greasy so have adjusted the fat content this time. This is the attempt for tonight:
Preferment
115g rye flour
115g water or stout?
pinch of instant yeast
Dough
Preferment
215g strong brown bread flour
175g AP flour
16g salt
216g milk
34g butter
20g Black strap molasses