Beer Bread

Easy Beer Bread
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) can beer
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted (1/2 cube)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix the self-rising flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt. Pour in the beer, and mix just until moistened. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Top with the melted butter.
Bake 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For savory bread, decrease the brown sugar to 1/4 c. and add 1/2 tsp. onion powder and 3/4 tsp. italian seasoning. Sharp cheddar cheese can also be added.

Since I don't buy beer for drinking, I have been told that the regular Bud works best... not the light.

Tip: 1 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt = 1 cup self-rising flour.