February 2008 Archives

I've been making simple beer bread for years. It's evolved a bit over time and based on the most recent comments I've received, it's finally blog-worthy. Here are the two recipes. One a bit less unhealthy than the other.

Simple White Beer Bread

• 3 cups self-rising flour (or make your own)
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 4.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons table salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 12oz of your favorite beer
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter

Simple Wheat Beer Bread

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 4.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons table salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 12oz of your favorite beer
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter

The instructions for both

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, and sweetener in a large bowl
3. Add the beer and mix until you have a lumpy dough. Don't be afraid to use your (clean) hands as this is very difficult with a spoon.
4. Add the dough to a bread pan and bake for 45 minutes.
5. Melt the butter in a microwave oven and brush or pour over the top of the loaf
6. Bake for an additional 15 minutes
7. Enjoy alone or with cheese (also makes a great bacon sandwich)