Thinking about dinner for tonight?

Everyone is commenting on the weather today, and while sunny there is a chill in the air.  In the kitchen, this weather calls for a more hearty dinner - like  soups, stews or chili.  Many of us have a treasured  family recipe for such comforting meals, but have you ever though of baking bread to go with that favorite recipe?  Here is recipe for a quick, easy and delicious beer bread which can be mixed in less than 10 minutes, baked and on the table in 60 minutes.

Beer Bread

2 1/2 cups plain flour

2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon salt

1 (12 ounce) can beer

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (not low-fat version)

      Preheat oven to 375.  Allow to heat for 10 minutes.

·         Grease and flour bottom and sides of a 9-inch loaf pan.

·         In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together. 

·         Add beer and cheese, stir until well-blended, but be careful not to over mix.

·         Spread evenly in prepared pan.  Mixture will be lumpy.

·         Bake for 50 to 55 minutes.  Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.  .