Beer Batter Quick Bread

You can mix up the dry ingredients & give as a gift with a can of beer, or mix it up in your own kitchen for a yummy family treat. When served with Hearty Vegetable Beef Stew from the Mommy, What's For Dinner blog, you end up with nothing less than a great feast for a rainy Midwestern day.

3c self-rising flour (click here if you don't have self-rising flour)
1/2 c sugar
3T melted butter
12 oz beer

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Combine flour & sugar.
3. Add beer & stir to combine well.
4. Arrange batter evenly in a loaf pan.
5. Pour melted butter over the top.
6. Bake for 50 to 60 minuets until top is brown & yummy looking.

Optional Add Ins
2 T prepared pesto
1 cup finely chopped onions, 1 T grated Parmesan cheese, & 1 t garlic salt
1/2 t each basil, oregano, thyme, & marjoram
1/2 t dried sage & 1 t celery seeds
1 clove garlic, 2 T parsley, 1/2 T dried rosemary