Smoked Beer Bread

Smoked Holiday Beer Bread

Homemade bread isn't that difficult with beer involved. Grab a light beer and GMG bake this hearty loaf of Irish beer bread. It's heavy, flavorful, and perfect for sopping in meat juices or slathered in butter.

Difficulty: 3/5 / Prep Time: 20 min / Cook Time: 1 hr / Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

3 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR, SIFTED

2 TBSP. SUGAR

1 TBSP. BAKING POWDER

1 TSP. SALT

1 (12-OZ.) CAN OR BOTTLE BEER (NOT TO DARK OR BITTER)

2 TBSP. HONEY OR AGAVE, WARMED

6 TBSP. BUTTER, MELTED

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set pellet grill at 350°f

2. Spray a loaf pan (9- by 5- by 3-inches) with Duck Fat cooking spray and set aside.

3. Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk with a wire whisk to combine and aerate. Add the beer and honey and stir with a wooden spoon until the batter is just mixed. (Do not overmix.) If desired, gently stir in one or more of the optional add-ins.

4. Pour half of the melted butter in the prepared loaf pan and spoon in the batter. Pour the remainder of the butter over the top of the loaf.

5. Put the loaf pan directly on the grill grate and bake until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes, and the bread is golden-brown. (Note: If using a glass loaf pan, the baking time might be shorter.)

6. Let the loaf cool slightly in the pan before removing from the pan. Leftovers make great toast.