This makes a wonderful crusty loaf.

 

2 cups self-rising flour

3 tblsp sugar

1 (12 ounce) can beer, not light and at room temperature

4 tblsp (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Oil or butter a loaf pan.

 

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and beer.  Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended and sticky, about 1 minute.  Do not over mix.

 

Pour dough into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

 

Remove from the oven and pour melted butter over the top.  Bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly browned on top.

 

Cool in pan before removing.

 

Makes 1 loaf.