Beer Bread

This is another magical recipe in my opinion. It’s the simplest thing to make and comes out very well, even if you use a cheap beer. There is no yeast you need to activate, no special kneading technique employed, and the recipe has a total of six easy-to-find ingredients on the list (if you’re 21 or older, that is). After a friend tried it at a party, he drizzled olive oil, balsamic, and herbs in a dish, and with our combined efforts it made a great party snack! All of the recipes online looked pretty similar, but I went with this one and used the commentators’ suggestions for improvement. The original calls for double the amount of butter and sugar, but using those measurements would have made it oddly sweet and too greasy. It is a bit dense, so remember to sift the flour beforehand so it’s not too tough! If you don’t have a fancy sifter, spooning it into the bowl works.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 50-55 minutes
Yield: one 9×5 inch loaf of bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 12 oz (standard can or bottle size) of beer; a cheap, light beer or cider recommended
• 1/4 cup butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Add the beer and mix with a spatula until just combined.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased loaf pan and pour melted butter over it, making sure to get in the crevices.
5. Bake for 50-55 minutes, and let cool for about 10 minutes once out of the oven.