BUTTERY BEER BREAD

BUTTERY BEER BREAD yield: 1 LOAF 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer 1 stick unsalted butter, melted Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal (optional). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir the beer into the dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour half the melted butter into the bottom of the loaf pan. Then spoon the batter into the pan, and pour the rest of the butter on top of the batter. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately with a smear of more butter, or reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds.