Mr bill's beerbelly bread

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5cupsAll-purpose flour
3teaspoonsDouble-acting baking powder
teaspoonSalt
cupSour cream -- 12 ounces
5tablespoonsSugar
12ouncesBeer
1tablespoonMargarine
½teaspoonMixed herbs -- optional

Directions

* If using self-rising flour, omit the baking powder and salt. Use a combination of herbs and spices as you wish. Try some dried basil, oregano, sage and rosemary.

1. Combine the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; blend well. 2. Pour in the sour cream and beer and mix thoroughly but do not beat mixture. Grease a 2-½ quart baking dish or similar sized pan.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. 4. Remove and brush top with 1 tablespoon margarine. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes longer, or until browned and sounds "hollow" when tapped.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill File