Beer Bread Creamy Herb Dip Recipe 395

Steps:

• BEER BREAD: Preheat oven to 350°F. and spray a 9x5-inch bread pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add beer and honey. Using a wooden spoon, mix the beer and the honey into the dry ingredients. Continue mixing until you have a sticky batter. Place it in the bottom of the prepared bread pan. Melt margarine in the microwave on a low setting and pour it over the top of the dough. You can use a pastry brush to spread it out over top of the bread. Bake 60 minutes until the top becomes crusty and golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean. Cool 5 minutes or completely, slice and serve with Creamy Herb Dip HERB DIP: While the bread is baking you can make the dip. In a mixer bowl with the paddle attachment combine softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Add herbs, mixing well and tasting between additions until you get the flavor you want. Set aside until the bread is done.

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to a 1-qt. glass jar. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 3 cups)., To prepare bread: Transfer bread mix to a large bowl. Stir in beer just until moistened. Spoon into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Brush with butter.