Honey Oat Beer Bread

Living in an out-of-the-way neighborhood to friends and not having a car has curtailed a lot of money spent on sodas and alcohol.  I'm not entertaining that much and if I want it, I have to carry it blocks or it has to fit in my bike basket (as adorable as it sounds).  So the other day when I had a craving for beer, I had to have a recipe to justify my purchase or else the six pack would sit in the fridge for weeks and take up valuable food space.  Luckily, I love beer bread and it goes perfectly with the rest of the six pack!

Most beer breads have a base of 3 cups of flour, 1 bottle (12 oz) of beer, baking powder, and flavorings.  I used a lager, replaced some of the flour with quick cooking oats, and sweetened the dough with a little honey.  In order to get a crispy crust, the loaf pan is lined with melted butter and then the loaf is brushed with a little more melted butter.

The oats and honey pair so well with the beer and the dough comes together in minutes, no yeast required!  Perfect little quick bread and a great excuse for me to actually buy beer . . .