Lois Ann's Beer Bread

Makes one loaf

This is one of the easiest breads to make and it is delicious. It is named for Lois Ann Foster, who gave me the recipe years ago.

Ingredients

• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter, preferably unsalted

Preheat oven to 375° F. Generously butter an 8.5x4.5x2.5-inch loaf pan. Mix together the flour and salt; add beer and mix well. Pour into loaf pan. Top the batter with the egg; do not mix in. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and spread top with 1 tablespoon of butter. Cool slightly before removing from pan and serve warm.

Notes: This bread is best served warm. Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated at 375° F, or sliced and toasted. I use unsalted butter for everything. Salted butter can be used if that is what you have on hand, but reduce the amount of salt added to the batter.