How to Make Beer Bread!

This versatile bread has a malty aroma that is excellent with cheese. The yeast from the beer causes the bread to rise so there is no kneading! A real crowd pleaser!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• All-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Beer
• Butter

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF degrees. Grease and line a 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with baking parchment.

2. In a large bowl sift together:
   2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
   2 tablespoons sugar
   2 teaspoons baking powder
   1 teaspoon salt

3. Stir in 1 cup of beer (evenly measured without foam and NOT COLD!) and 1/4 cup of melted butter and mix until forms into a soft dough.

4. Spoon the dough into the prepared pan and pour 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the top.
   Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when thumped!

5. Remove from pan and cool on a rack.

[makaksa]

on 4/7/2009 Beer bread is something I've not had in years and had totally forgotten about. It is so good!