Well done, Kim. I think it turned out great!

The puffy dough is beautiful and I think the final spiralled bread was beautiful too. That bowl is enormous! I love it.

Kim: LOVE that spiral slash! I'm a big coward about slashing but have recently begun to take the plunge a bit more often. If I'm really feeling timid I do it soon after shaping the loaf! :-) I know that's cheating...but I had to start somewhere. I noticed that you put your dough whisk to good use! Anyway, your beer bread looks great!! I ran out of malt powder but it does add a distinct flavor to the recipe. Get some and try it! I like this recipe, and make it often.

The interior crumb looks so soft and nice. I like the design you made on top. Toast makes every bread better!

I forgot to ask, did you taste that bitter taste of beer in the bread?

Your bread looks great.. and i like how you plate the bread up. So pretty that last photo. Is that your breakfast or how you normally eat breakfast?