Beer Bread: The simplest bread ever

500g self-raising flour

1 can of beer (340ml)

1 tsp salt

2 tblsp melted butter or olive oil (for greasing the tin)

Add herbs, spices, corn kernels, grated cheese or finely chopped onion if you like. Add 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time if you do.

Mix everything together in a large bowl (do not knead). Add a little water if the dough is too dry. Place the dough in a greased loaf tin. Bake at 180º C for 30 minutes in a preheated oven. Leave to cool down for ten minutes on a wire rack.

This recipe can be used for pot bread (potbrood) as well.

Picture: Corbis