Stout Batter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Brush one 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with some of the butter.
3. 3
   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
4. 4
   Add the beer and 2 tablespoons of the remaining melted butter, stirring just until combined.
5. 5
   (The batter will be somewhat lumpy.)
6. 6
   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
7. 7
   Bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly, then invert onto the rack to cool until warm.
9. 9
   Serve warm or at room temperature.