Beer Bread

3 C All Purpose Flour

41/2 tsp baking powder

1/2tsp salt

3 1/2 tbs brown sugar or white

1 12 oz bottle of beer

1 to 3 tbs melted butter optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees spray a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray. Combine all dry ingredients. Pour in 12oz of beer. Stir until well combined. The batter should flow like molasses. Add water or flour to achieve desired consistency. Pour into greased pan, add melted butter if desired. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Use different flavors of beer to change the taste. For example use Sam Adams Cranberry Lambic and add dried fruit. For light bread use pilsner or ale. This bread slices well. For a dark bread use amber or bock. This is a yeasty bread and is a good substitue for rolls. The variations are endless. Enjoy!!