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This is the simplest bread that you will ever make and probably one of the better ones. No yeast, no rising time... just mix and bake.
Pick your favorite beer to use, but I would recommend that you avoid IPA's. Although they are my favorite style, the bitterness does not work well with the taste of fresh bread.
A mild Sam Adams Boston Lager or a rich Founders Porter work perfectly.
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 Tablespoons sugar
One 12oz can or bottle of beer. (any beer, but a stout or porter works best)
2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Sift well with fork. Pour in beer, stir until a stiff batter is formed, but don’t over mix (best to just use your hands). Scrape dough into prepared loaf pan.
Melt butter and brush across top of dough. This makes it golden and crusty!
Bake for about 40 or so minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.Bake time will vary with beer type.
Notes:
A light beer or pale ale is best. IPA's give an odd bitterness.
A Stouts or Porter adds a great richness to the bread. Highly recommended.
Pictures:
Just out of the oven
Ready to eat
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