Beer Bread

By Joan_Z

Easy bread - ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 oz. beer
• 1 egg - beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Oven Temperature: 375 rack in lower-middle position

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add beer (no sips!), and stir with a fork until just combined.

Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead quickly to form a ball.

Place bread on a baking sheet and slit an X on top with a serrated knife. Brush loaf with egg wash.

Bake until golden brown - about 45 mintues

Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve.