How to make dough with beer
In the past 10 days, the discussion on beer baking has soared across the Internet, especially in the fields of home baking and gourmet DIY. Beer is not only a drink, it can also be used as a secret weapon for making pasta, adding a unique flavor and soft texture to the pasta. This article will combine recent hot topics to introduce in detail the principles, steps and precautions of beer fermentation, and attach a comparison of structured data.
1. The principle of beer fermentation

Beer contains yeast and carbon dioxide, which can replace traditional yeast powder and accelerate dough fermentation. The maltose and amino acids in beer can also enhance the flavor of pasta, especially suitable for making steamed buns, steamed buns or pizza bases.
2. Beer fermentation steps
| steps | Operating Instructions | time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prepare materials | 500g all-purpose flour, 200ml beer (room temperature), 10g sugar | 5 minutes |
| 2. Mix and stir | Slowly pour the beer into the flour, stirring to form a fluffy consistency. | 10 minutes |
| 3. Knead the dough | Knead until the dough is smooth and not sticky, cover with plastic wrap | 15 minutes |
| 4. Fermentation | Place in a warm place (25-30℃) to ferment until doubled in size | 1-1.5 hours |
3. Comparison of beer yeast vs. traditional yeast yeast
| Comparative item | Beer dough | Traditional yeast dough |
|---|---|---|
| Fermentation speed | Faster (about 1 hour) | Slower (1.5-2 hours) |
| Flavor | Malty aroma, slightly sweet | No obvious special flavor |
| success rate | Beer temperature needs to be controlled | More stable |
4. Answers to recent hot questions
1.Do I need to choose a specific type of beer?
It is recommended to use ordinary light beers (such as Tsingtao, Snowflake) and avoid dark beers or beers with high alcohol content.
2.What should I do if fermentation fails?
Check whether the beer has expired, or try adding a small amount of yeast powder to assist fermentation.
3.What kinds of pasta are suitable for beer fermented noodles?
Especially suitable for fried foods (such as fried dough sticks) and baked bread, it can enhance the fluffiness.
5. Things to note
• Beer needs to be used at room temperature. Refrigerated beer will inhibit yeast activity
• Fermentation time can be shortened to 40 minutes in summer
• After fermentation, the dough needs to be fully kneaded and deflated.
• Diabetics can reduce or eliminate sugar
According to the analysis of social media data in the past 10 days, the exposure of the topic #BeerFood# on Douyin and Xiaohongshu increased by 320%, with many users sharing creative recipes such as flower rolls and scallion pancakes made with beer. This method is becoming a new trend in home kitchens because of its convenience and unique taste.
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