Agave Beer Bread

Nancy made some beer bread for the church potluck today, and also let me take some to the potluck at Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha.  It was a big hit both places.  Here's a link to where she got the recipe http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/honey-beer-bread/

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. honey or agave nectar
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
• 4 Tbsp. (half stick) butter or Earth Balance soy free buttery spread, melted (**You can double this if you'd like**)  

Using the agave nectar and the Earth Balance make this vegan.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x 5x 3-inch loaf pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir the beer and honey or agave nectar into the dry ingredients until just mixed. (I recommend popping your honey in the microwave for a few seconds beforehand to make it easier to stir in!)

Pour half the melted butter or buttery spread into the loaf pan. Then spoon the batter into the pan, and pour the rest of the butter or buttery spread on top of the batter. (Use a pastry brush to spread it around if you'd like.)

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until top is golden brown and a toothpick/knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve immediately.