Beer Bread

Beer Bread

3 cups flour (I didn’t sift, but I did spoon it into the measuring cup before leveling)

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 Tablespoons baking powder (1 Tbsp. plus 1-1/2 tsp.)

3 Tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon dried oregano, dried basil, or cracked rosemary, optional (I didn’t use any herbs)

1 12-ounce bottle of beer, room temperature

Topping:

½ cup butter, melted

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a loaf pan (5” x 9” or 4.5” x 8.5” both work), set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and herbs, if using. Add the beer and stir until blended. Turn mixture into prepared loaf [pan. Bake for 1 hour.

Combine the butter and garlic powder. Remove the bread from the oven. Pour the butter mixture over the top. Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing.

Yield: 12 slices

The bread is easier to slice when cool, but is so delicious when warm.

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