Beer Bread
Who knew? How have I lived in Wisconsin for the better part of my life and not known about BEER BREAD?
Best extra-curricular use of beer, especially one you may not care for all that much to drink.
It could not be simpler. I used this recipe by Gerald Norman (summarized below). Sift the flour, people!
BEER BREAD
3 c. all-purpose flour (sifted)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
12 oz. beer
1/4 c. melted butter
Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease/butter a loaf pan. Sift & combine dry ingredients; mix in beer. Scrape dough into the prepared pan; pour melted butter over the top. Bake for 1 hour; cool in the pan on a rack for at least 15 minutes.
So yummy.
I used one of the two remaining New Belgium/Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ales that I had from Thanksgiving. I'll be adding a cup of chocolate chips to the loaf I make with the last bottle of that beer. And I will have to do some research to see how the flavor differs when using a different type of beer altogether.
For RESEARCH!
Who knew?! It does look delicious...and so easy!
Posted by: Mary | 27 November 2016 at 07:03 AM
Looks delicious! The only time I've ever made beer bread has been from a mix where you just added beer. This sounds much better.
Posted by: Carole | 27 November 2016 at 07:43 AM
This looks delicious. Do you think it would work using GF Flour from King Arthur?
Posted by: Ann | 27 November 2016 at 08:50 AM
I knew! I like Blue Moon in bread (but not to drink) with some added zested orange peel. Last winter I made enough beer bread to go with soup and stew that I started buying cheap beer just for bread. Coors Light isn't great to drink, but I think it makes perfect bread (even without the melted butter on top)!
Posted by: Bonny | 27 November 2016 at 09:32 AM
If only I could make beer bread! It looks perfect accompaniment to soup or stew!
Posted by: margene | 27 November 2016 at 10:08 AM
Love beer bread. Have used light and dark beers depending on entree. Guiness bread is very hearty. Good with stew. Coors bread with fried chicken. Enjoy.
Posted by: Robin F. | 27 November 2016 at 01:26 PM
This is a genius idea! Research FTW!
Posted by: AsKatKnits | 28 November 2016 at 07:29 AM
That bread truly sounds like a winner! Actually, you had me at the photo with all the melted butter on top.
Posted by: kmkat | 29 November 2016 at 01:51 PM
I missed this post while we were on vacation, but what a great reminder to come home to. What can I make for dinner that would maximize the use of beer bread?! You photos are so very tempting.
Posted by: Robby | 01 December 2016 at 07:48 AM
I've been making beer "buns" (muffins) for some time, and the recipe is quite similar. I am going to try this version - with "cheap" beer - not my favorites for drinking.
Posted by: Susan | 03 December 2016 at 05:04 PM