beer bread by blondie

Ingredients beer bread by blondie

3 tbsp sugar
1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt (I use 1 teaspoon sea salt since I'm not a salt lover)
3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder (1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon)
1 bottle beer (12 ounces) (I use Miller but you can use another kind)
Topping
1/4 cup melted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 tsp granulated garlic powder
1/2 tsp basil or oregano or another spice of your choice (I usually use oregano or 1/2 oregano & 1/2 basil or I don't use any at all) *optional*

how to make beer bread by blondie

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and herbs (if using).

Add the beer and stir until blended.

Put in a lightly greased bread loaf pan (5 X 9 or 4 1/2 by 8 1/2).

Bake for 1 hour.

Combine the butter and garlic (if using).

Remove the bread from the oven.

Pour the butter mixture over the top.

Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before removing.

The bread is can be eaten immediately, but it's a little easier to slice once it has cooled down.