Monday, June 09, 2008
Give Dad a beer-themed day
When Father’s Day comes around, it’s nice to be able to make Dad some of his favorite foods and to serve them along with his favorite beverages. If beer is one of your dad’s favorite beverages, you can create a tempting celebration by cooking and baking with his preferred brand.
If you want the flavor of beer without the alcohol, try substituting non-alcoholic beer. Although that will work in most recipes, remember that the flavor and texture of the final product may be different.
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This bread is good served with butter, dip, or cheese spread.
Easy Beer Bread
1 12-ounce can or bottle beer
3 cups self-rising flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and flour. Add beer and continue to mix, first using a wooden spoon, then your hands. Batter will be sticky. Pour into prepared pan. Bake until top becomes crunchy, about 50 to 55 minutes. Makes 12 servings.
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Beer Brats
4 12-ounce cans or bottles beer
1 large onion, diced
10 bratwurst
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate. Combine the beer and onions in a large pot; bring to a boil. Submerge the bratwurst in the beer; add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook another 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer mixture; reduce heat to low, and continue cooking the onions. Grill bratwurst, turning once, until they reach desired doneness, about 5 to 10 minutes. Makes 10 servings.
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Beer Cake
1 18.25-ounce package yellow cake mix
1 3.5-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup beer
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix. Add beer and vegetable oil; mix lightly. Add eggs; beat at high speed until mixture is thick, creamy, and smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Frost as desired. Makes 12 servings.
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Pantry Pointers
To make 1 cup of self-rising flour, take 1 cup all-purpose flour and add 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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