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Posted by Kari Plevan on Just Baking

I had heard from several people that “You just have to make beer bread!”  It is so good!  One friend in particular kept talking about it, so I finally made it and I’m glad I did.  This recipe could not be any easier.  It comes together in just a few minutes (literally!) and comes out perfect.  The only thing I had to adjust from this recipe is the time.  I ended up baking mine closer to 40 minutes, but like most first-time recipes you just have to find what works with your oven.  It was warm, had that yeasty tang from the beer, and was great with just a dab of butter straight out of the oven.  It would also be great toasted alongside a bowl of hearty soup.  As the hearty soups take over my menu in the fall I will be sure to make this again and again.

Whole Wheat Beer Bread

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease bread/loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat  flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Pour in beer, stir until a stiff batter is formed.  Spread dough into prepared loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

NOTE:  Adjust cooking time as necessary.  I baked mine for 40 minutes and it was done!  Also, feel free to use bread flour in place of AP flour if you have that on hand.