Beer Quick Bread(Low-Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) beer
butter or margarine (optional)
honey (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add beer; mix just until evenly moistened.
Spread batter to make level in an oiled 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven until loaf is well browned and just begins to pull from pan sides, about 45 minutes.
Invert onto a rack.
Serve beer bread warm or cool.
If making ahead, wrap when cool and hold at room temperature up to 1 day; freeze to store.
Cut in thin slices, offering butter and honey.
Makes 1 (1 pound 6 ounce) loaf.