In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water, add the honey, and stir. Allow the yeast to proof for 10 minutes.
Add the wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to the mixing bowl. Stir in the oil and slowly add the flat beer. Mix all the ingredients together.
Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for at least 10 to 15 minutes. If the dough sticks to your hands, add a little more flour. The finished dough will feel smooth and spongy and will not stick to your hands.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap. Leave the dough to rise at room temperature until it doubles in size. Do not place the dough in a draft or an overheated area.
When the dough has doubled in size, punch in the middle and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a round loaf. Place the loaves on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Score the top of each loaf with a knife, making 2 cuts 2 inches apart and about 2 1/2 inches long. Cover loosely with plastic wrap until the loaves have doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the loaves for about 30 minutes.
Recipe Tips
This dough is meant to be slightly wet and sticky before its first rise. Resist the urge to add too much extra flour, or the loaves will bake up dense.
A kitchen thermometer helps you hit the ideal water temperature (100 to 110°F) for proofing yeast without killing it.
This recipe is not suitable for a bread machine. The dough needs to be divided and shaped into round loaves by hand.