Grocery stores are carrying amazing varieties of beer: ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, porters and sours.
Look for seasonal beers to help you choose one that will flavor your bread and compliment your meal.
SPRING: citrus, herbs, hoppy IPA’s,
SUMMER: lemon, wheat, shandy
FALL: pumpkin, molasses, ales and hard apple ciders
WINTER: vanilla, coffee, porters and stouts
Another way to customize this recipe is to mix in other ingredients prior to adding the beer:
one tablespoon of Italian seasoning + 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder + 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of diced chili/jalapeño/poblano peppers + 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dried currants + 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios + 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
This recipe can also be made into muffins, biscuits or three small loaves. The only thing to take into consideration is baking time. Drop biscuits will require the least baking time (check after 10-12 minutes). Muffins should be first checked at 14-15 minutes and small loaves at 20-25 minutes.
