Beer Bread

By aamundson

Ingredients

• Optional ingredients:
• 3 c flour
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 12-oz can beer, room temperature
• 1/4 c butter, melted (for topping)
• SWEET-
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp sugar or vanilla sugar
• 1 c raisins
• or
• SAVORY-
• 1 Tbsp italian herb mix (or Penzey's tuscan sunset or pasta sprinkle)
• 1/4 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees for metal loaf pan (or 350 degrees for glass). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and stir to mix. Make a well in the center. Pour the beer in the well and then mix thoroughly. Bake as is, or add the optional ingredients of your choice for a sweet raisin bread or a savory herb bread. (If making savory, mix the spices and salt with the olive oil before adding.) Pour the batter into a lightly greased loaf pan. Pour the melted butter over the top. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Let cool before slicing.