Stout Batter Bread

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.

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