Have you ever heard the old expression, “third time’s the charm?” Th is is how I felt creating this delicious recipe for a holiday beer bread that can be served up at your next holiday gathering. The first attempt was a bit too dry and not sweet enough. The second attempt was sweet enough, but there was just the lingering feeling of something missing.
Finally, I thought to add some spice and a little extra dried cherry and I cracked it. Of course, this recipe is so simple and quick to prepare that if you give it a shot, you may find your tastes to be a little different than mine.Don’t be afraid to experiment with the honey, cinnamon, or cherry. I recommend making this beer bread the night before your festivities. Make sure to wrap tight. Cut the bread into small squares and serve with honey to spread. And of course make sure to pair it with a nice glass of Mad Elf.
Mad Elf Cherry Beer Bread Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups all purpose fl our
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup dried cherries
10 ounces Troegs Mad Elf
1 ounce water
2 tablespoons melted butter
Shortening
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease loaf pan with shortening and set aside. In a large bowl, sift flour and combine all ingredients with exception to the beer and butter. Slowly mix beer. Continue to mix until batter becomes a thick and sticky. Pour into the loaf pan. Pour melted butter over batter. Bake for 1 hour. Let stand for 15 minutes then remove from pan. Let cool and serve.