Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Beer batter Bread

As Fall storms in, so does my desire for baked goods and hearty soups.  However, I don't always have a lot of time and if I'm being brutally honest, ambition to bake something complex.  That is where my recipe friend beer batter bread comes in.  All you need is a little beer and a few basic baking supplies lying around and voila! - you have the bread.

Beer batter bread
makes 1 loaf = 12 slices....if you are feeling generous
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces beer, preferably medium amber ale,at room temperature

Get it? Batter + beer = Beer batter bread. Ahh!!
 Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray a 9x5 loaf pan.  Combine all dry ingredients.  Add the beer, instantly mixing with a wooden spoon until all ingredients just combine.  Put batter in pan.  Bake for 35-45 minutes or until skewer inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.  For a crunchy, delicious top pour a couple tablespoons of melted, salted butter to the top before baking.
(you can freeze it for up to one month)


So...it doesn't look delicious, but it is especially with more butter!
Enjoy!

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