Herbed Beer Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. each; basil, thyme and oregano
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
3 Tbsp. sugar
12 oz. beer (room temperature)
3 Tbsp. cornmeal
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, grated cheese and dried herbs.
Mix well.
Stir in beer and make stiff batter.
Grease pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.
Turn into pan (round or loaf).
Bake at 325\u00b0 for about 65 minutes.
Brush with melted butter.
Turn out to cool on rack.