Recipe for cooking beer belly bread

Quick Meals- Soups and Bread :: Savory Quick Breads

Beer Belly Bread

5 C. flour, sifted
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. sour cream
5 Tbsp. sugar
12 oz. beer
1 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 tsp. mixed herbs, if desired

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a lrg. bowl; blend well. Pour in sour cream and beer and mix thoroughly without beating.

Grease a 2 1/2-qt. baking dish or similar size pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Pour mixture into pan and bake for 40 to 45 min. Remove and brush top with 1 Tbsp. margarine. Return to oven and bake 15 min. longer or until browned.