happy birthday bethany!

thanks to Bethany turning 21 (happy 21^st birthday Bethany!!)- and a lot of leftover beer from the celebration- we have had all sorts of fun experimenting with beer recipes. our favorite has been the beer bread. the best part about the recipe, it only requires 5 ingredients! 5 ingredients that most college students keep on hand.

Ingredients:

1/3 C. sugar

3 C.  bread flour (substitute below)

12 oz. of beer

1 t. of salt

1 T. butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375° F. 

In a large bowl combine sugar, flour and beer. If the dough looks too dry add more beer until the dough is a sticky texture. Add the salt last because it will bring the dough together.

Butter the bottom and sides of a pan (8X8) and place dough inside. Bake for 55 minutes. 

Pour 1-2 T. of melted butter on the top and bake for another 10 minutes.The top should be golden brown.

this recipe is great for the winter months. eating a warm slice of fresh bread paired with a bowl of steamy soup is perfect on a rainy day in the northwest. surprise a friend, roommate, or family member with a tasty treat.

Substitute for Bread Flour- One cup self-rising flour equals: 


1 cup all-purpose flour, plus 


1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, plus 


1/8 teaspoons salt

Cooking Tip:

For ease of cleaning wash the bowl using cold water to prevent flour residue from becoming sticky