beer bread

I was first introduced to beer bread at a Tastefully Simple party.  It was a sweet, yeasty, heavy bread that was just so good.  I wondered what it would be like, if it was made with a good beer.  It was a little pricey, but I had to have it!  It was yummy!  I have seen a few different brands of boxed mixes since then, but had not stumbled across a recipe until recently.  The ingredients are so basic and inexpensive.  All you needed was a can of beer.

Mix your dry ingredients
(The recipe below is the one I found.  It can altered.)

3 cups flour                                                               

3 tsp sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

add 12oz of beer

It will be gooey, but that is okay, add it to a greased or well buttered loaf pan

Melt 2 tsp of butter and put on top..... this helps to keep the bread moist. 

Add to a loaf pan and bake @ 375 degrees for about 40-45 minutes

As I make this bread I find myself wondering what it would taste like to add some Blue Moon beer and maybe some orange zest and cranberry.....or maybe a cheesy herb bread with a dark Guinness....I don't know?  After making this bread, I decided I like mine a little sweeter.  Next time I will probably add a few more tsp. of sugar to the recipe.   Have fun with this basic recipe and make it your own.  I would love to hear how you alter this.  Please comment below with your changes and additions....Enjoy!!