Basil Beer Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (ale)
1 cup basil, chopped

Preparation

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Lightly oil a baking sheet with olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, pepper, and parmesan.
Add beer add mix until dough just barely comes together.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
Sprinkle with basil and knead gently until well incorporated.
Shape dough into a round loaf and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool loaf on wire rack.
Wait at least 10 minutes before slicing.