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Øllebrød - traditional Danish bread porridge

Øllebrød or beer bread porridge is all about dark chocolate color that reflects the deep beer flavors and transforms the bread into a creamy decadent traditional Scandinavian porridge. This authentic vegetarian porridge can be traced far back in Scandinavian food culture. Way back before our grandparent's time, and has remained popular throughout the years because of its amazing deep flavors. 
Øllebrød or bread beer porridge is a Scandinavian favorite dish to serve for babies, children, and the elderly because of its creamy texture and great nutritional value. Of course, any traces of alcohol in the beer evaporate during cooking, leaving just the deep honey like flavors behind. 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Simone - Munchyesta.com

Ingredients

  • 6-7 slices (300g) Rye Bread or mixed rye and white bread
  • cups (350g) Water
  • 2 cups (5 dl) Dark Beer Vegan
  • cups (25g) Granulated Sugar or 3-5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3-4 slices Lemon
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup (2,5dl) Whipped Cream (optional) for topping

Instructions

  • Cut the bread into chunks and place them in a large pot. Pour water and beer on top and add lemon juice, sugar, lemon slices, and salt. Let the bread soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Next, bring the pot to a boil on the stove and let the porridge simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the lemon slices, being careful not to burn yourself. If the porridge is too thick at this point, use a handheld blender and carefully blend the porridge to a creamy texture. 
    Serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream, or ice cream, and enjoy.