Beer Bread & Honey Butter

This recipe is courtesy of my co-worker Mary, and it makes the best beer bread you’ve ever tasted.

Ingredients
3 cups self-rising flour
3 tbsp sugar
2 cups of beer (or 1 can plus an extra 1/2 cup)

Directions
Mix flour and sugar together.
Add the beer.
Stir everything together and pour into a greased bread pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Serve hot.

As an added bonus, Mary also recommends serving the beer bread with honey butter. Just mix together equal portions of honey, margarine (or butter), and powdered sugar and start spreadin’.

Garlic Croutons

Okay, okay, I admit it. I made soup today simply because I wanted the croutons.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread, cut into cubes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry.
6. Check frequently to prevent burning and let cool.

Recipe is from Allrecipes.com