Beer Bread Mix Recipe

I bought a couple of boxes of pricey Beer Bread Mix a year ago, and was instantly hooked. In my quest to live frugally but not give up little luxuries, I searched for a HOMEMADE recipe that tasted just as good With some tweaking, this one did it. I have made this recipe several times and it is DELISH!

Basic Beer Bread Mix:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon baking powder
12 ounces beer (or soda for a sweeter bread; beer is preferable)
2-3 Tablespoons melted butter

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stir in beer and mix just until combined. Batter will be thick. Spread in a lightly greased/sprayed 8-inch loaf pan. Brush top with melted butter. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, about 35- 40 minutes.

Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool 10 more minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.


Variations: Add any of the following to the batter for a twist: dried or fresh herbs; 1/2 cup freshly grated asiago or cheddar; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 clove minced garlic, or 1/2 cup chopped scallions

The flavor is so unique, it can stand alone or be cubed and served with dip. If you have any leftovers after a couple of days (unlikely!) cube it and toast it up for great croutons.