Bubba's Beer Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces beer
• ½ cup melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Pour in the beer and stir until blended.
3. Stir in the melted butter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
4. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Beer bread is a quick bread, meaning it does not use a yeast to rise. The beer provides the carbon dioxide to make the bread rise.
• Beer bread is a great way to use up leftover beer. Any style will work, but it's best to use a beer with a strong flavor.
• Beer bread can be made in a variety of flavors, such as cheese, herbs, or even chocolate.