Beer Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9? x 5? loaf pan. Or, use an 8? x 4? pan and just increase baking time by a bit. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour(s), baking powder, salt, and sugar. Pour the beer in and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
2. 2
   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out. Melt the butter and pour on top, using your fingers to spread it evenly to coat the surface. I guess you could also use a brush for this but it's kind of fun to do by hand. The butter is technically optional, but it's what gives that nice, brown, crunchy crust and I super recommend it.
3. 3
   Bake for 45-55 minutes (towards the longer end for a smaller pan, for me it was 45 on the dot), until golden brown and firm. Let sit on a cooling rack for 15 minutes in the pan, and then invert on the rack to either cool some more or dig in. Enjoy!