This is one of the easiest and most simple cakes to put together, and it's rich in texture and flavor. You would never even guess it was made using beer. Tastes more like a spicy yeast bread and is delicious.
This recipe makes 2 loaves, so you have one to share or freeze for another day.
Next day: Cream shortening, and gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs one at the time, beating well after each addition.
Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Whisk to mix, then add to creamed mixture alternately with beer, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
Dredge pecans and raisins in remaining 1/2 cup flour, stir to coat well, then fold into batter.
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350 and bake an additional 25 minutes or until cakes tests done.
Remove from oven when done, and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out loaves onto wire rack to cool completely before slicing or wrapping to freeze.
| Servings: | 8 Slices per loaf |
| Time: | 20 Minutes Preparation Time 60 Minutes Cooking Time |
Source: My German friend and neighbor, Gretchen. My three daughters grew up eating cookies that she baked just for them every week. I've forgotten the name of the cookie she made, but my girls loved them. Lots of spices just like this cake.
By Julia from Boca Raton, FL
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Beer adds a really good taste. The chops are tender, and the sauce really delicious.
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Place the clams in the bottom of a clam steamer of a deep boiling pot (I use a wire basket sitting on a steel rack to fit bottom of pan). Add the beer to completely cover the clams, then add the bay leaves and the lemon juice.
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I buy any sort of ham that my butcher will slice and tie for us, returning it in the original packing. If necessary, I beg. This is a must to make the whole process as simple as possible.
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I knocked a bottle of beer out of the refridgerator this morning. It partially opened. Anybody know a non meat recipe using beer?
Barbara from Manassas, VA
Here is a recipe that was posted on ThriftyFun for two ingredient beer bread.
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I always keep a bottle of beer for cooking, often instead of wine depending on the meal. It adds a great taste for steaming sausages before grilling, in cheese dishes and whatever catches my attention. Going flat doesn't make a difference for cooking.
It's been a long time, but I remember making beer batter for onion rings and fish. Use equal amounts of beer to flour (12 oz beer to 1 1/2 c flour). Be sure to flour the food to fry before dipping in the beer batter. Deep fry at 375 degrees F and drain well on paper towels. Salt while still steaming hot. Now I'm hungry for fish and onion rings!!
Beer Bread is a great way to use up a bottle of beer. This recipe calls for a can rather than bottle and I think there might be a difference in amount, but not sure as I am not a drinker. Here is the recipe..hope you enjoy.
2 -3/4 cups flour
2 TBSP sugar
2 TBSP baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
pinch of garlic powder
pinch of dill weed
pinch of chili powder
I use it as part of the liquid in chili, soup, or stew.
The best hush puppies are made with beer!
Beer is not just for drinking! What cooking recipes do you use beer in? Post your ideas below.
2 Good Hints for Using Beer
1) When boiling shrimp, try using beer for the cooking liquid. Season as you wish, but don't overcook. The flavor is marvelous - a little reminiscent of lobster.
2) Use beer in place of water or stock to make an excellent beef stew. This is what the Belgians do-it's called a carbonade.
Happy eating.
By joesgirl
Use beer for the liquid in breadmaking. Gives the yeast a boost and makes nice moist bread. You can even use flat beer for this. I can't imagine it, but if you have part of a can left in the refrig. it would work just as well as opening a new can. --Jayne
Take a roasting or frying chicken and shove a can of open beer where the "sun don't shine" spread margarine or butter on the outside with salt and pepper and pur it on your grill over medium heat. It makes a juicy and tasty chicken. Just make sure to remove the can before serving. (Just kidding ;)
I have been trying different beer bread recipes for a while and I think I have finally come up with a good one.
Beer Bread
1 bottle of beer (preferable stout, lighter beers seem to leave a baking soda taste) at room temp
3 cups of self-rising flour
3 TBLS of sugar
3 TBLS of honey
1/4 cup of melted butter
Mix ingredients together and grease a bread pan--bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the middle bounces back.....
This bread is stout and thick, it is not light and fluffy...it is good with stew...it is a hearty bread!!!
Saute some sliced onions in beer & then add kielbasa and simmer for a while. Then add some cabbage wedges & cook until cabbage is done as you like it, crisp or tender. Yum.
How do you make beer batter for chicken?
Janice from Erie, PA
I found this recipe and hope that it works for you. Remember that the recipe listed is for 4. You may need to double or triple depending on your family size.
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We use pancake batter and replace beer for the liquid. Excellent for fish and shrimp too.
Thank you for the recipes sure have been trying to find them for quite some time now. Never would have thought of pancake batter good idea and i will be trying it too. Thanks for the link to the cdkitchen have found a lot of good recipes here.
The easiest recipe I have seen for beer batter is equal parts flour and beer. You could add salt to taste. I have even used this to batter slices of zucchini to fry. It's great!
BEER BATTER CHICKEN
1CUP BEER
1CUP FLOUR
1 TSP SALT
MIX ALL TOGETHER.
EITHER LET THE BEER GO FLAT BEFORE ADDING OR AFTER YOU MIX ALL TOGETHER LET SIT ON THE COUNTER FOR 1 HOUR.
EXCELLENT FOR BATTERED MUSHROOMS
I made beer can chicken on propane barby yesterday. It was very moist and tender however the taste was the same as regular chicken without the beer. Any tips for the next time?
You can put your favorite seasonings inside the beer...I am big on italian seasoning and some garlic; or you can throw in a spicy red pepper base. Rub some on the outside of the bird, also, so the flavor is all over.
Did you season it? Put a onion or apple in the neck? These make the favor! I like to spray it and roll in Pappy's seasoning, Butter garlic/pepper, teriaki & pineapple is great too. There are many more to try.
Jennifer CA
I don't think the beer actually does any flavoring so you'll have to toss on whatever you want for seasoning. As far as I recall, the beer acts more as a tenderizer and makes the chicken really moist. You'll want a rub mixed with a little olive oil and slathered all over the chicken. You can either use a premade rub mix such as McCormick Grillmates, or Mrs. Dash blends or better yet, frugally mix up your own version. Here's one I really like for roasting that will work:
Sticky Chicken Seasoning
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together with a little olive oil to make a thick paste and rub away!
Enjoy,
Mary
I fill the neck with garlic and then season the outside with salt pepper and any other spices I like. I do taste the beer I baste the chicken while it cooks with the juice that drips into the pan, I also leave more beer in the can than most instructions say.
Hope this helps
My sister in law said this was the best chicken she ever tasted..all I did was to season my beer can chicken with:
equal amounts (I used 1 Tbs each) of:
salt
black pepper
paprika
brown sugar
First rub the chicken in olive oil and then pack the rub on. Can't get easier than that!!
This page contains recipes for beer bread. Beer is a natural pairing for homemade wheat bread. These loaves can be served with dinner, as an appetizer or snack, or for sandwiches.
