Easy Beer Bread

I finally tackled the beer bread and boy was it easy.  I wowed the crowd (my kids)!  They couldn't believe how fast and simple it was and oh, so tasty.  And since I forgot to take pictures the first time, I decided to make a another loaf.  And I still forgot to take pictures before I baked it.  I guess I can do that next time because I will def be making it again.  The first time I used 2 tbsp sugar and the second time I increased it to 1/4 cup.  Still haven't decided which I like better.  For even more of a beer taste, you could omit the sugar if you wanted.  And the first time, I brushed a small amount of melted butter on top before baking.  The second time I poured 3 tbsp melted butter on top and it was much better.  I also chose Shiner Bock beer because there is nothing finer than a Shiner. HaHa.  You want to choose a quality beer because a cheap beer will give you a bitter tasting bread.

Beer Bread

3 cups self-rising flour*

2 Tbsp - 1/4 cup sugar

1 12 oz bottle/can of beer (I used Shiner Bock)

3 tbsp butter, melted

Mix together flour, sugar and beer just until flour soaks up all of the beer.  DO NOT over mix.  Put dough into a well- greased loaf pan (9x5x3).  Use a spoon to push the dough into the corners to even it out but don't press dough too much.  It will appear lumpy on top but that's okay.  Pour melted butter over top of dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min. - 1 hour. 

*to make self-rising flour out of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt for each cup of flour and sift.  Don't skip the sifting!

Another tip, spoon the self-rising flour into the measuring cup and lightly level off.  If you scoop it or press it down too much, your bread will be tough.

Try it and let me know what you think!