Beer Bread & Dip Recipes

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1 Beer Bread & Dip Recipes Secrets of a Professional Baker Written by Julia W. Klee, MS (Judi)

2 Acknowledgements This collection is simply a compilation of recipes I used in The Spice Rack Bakery/Bistro that were customer favorites. I do not claim ownership of all the recipes herein. Some were adapted from information found on assorted websites. Some were created entirely by me. Enjoy! Judi Klee Beer Bread and Dip Recipes Copyright 2014 by Inspiration Ministry All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the author. II

3 About the Author Judi began cooking for her family while in elementary school, fixing meals and often baking cookies and cakes for everyone to enjoy. Her love of being in the kitchen grew and ultimately led her to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Food and Nutrition. She has served on the faculty of both Iowa Central Community College and Buena Vista University, teaching nutrition and related courses. Her drive to do all things food led her to develop an online store selling homemade Italian pizzelle cookies. The business grew. That, combined with the fact that her husband, David, yearned to open a recording studio (as he had years earlier in Georgia), led them to seek out commercial property that would meet both needs. Hence, the birth of The Spice Rack, a bakery/bistro/kitchen supply store in Cherokee, Iowa. After opening the store, that business grew...and grew...and grew! In fact, over time it grew to the point that it became too much for Judi to maintain and she felt pulled toward another set of roots in her life...music. Judi began performing music publically at age 13. It was an integral part of her life, helping her to maintain stability in an unstable family environment. After exposing her musical side locally, she soon became known as Cherokee s singing baker! Now, through Inspiration Ministry that Judi and David formed, she is on a quest to encourage others to use their God-given talents, no matter what they are, and to share them with others. To learn more about their ministry, please visit their website at You ll be able to keep up with what they re doing and also shop for items they ve made, such as musical CDs and MP3s, books, and gift items that Judi creates. Check out Judi s other website at where she sells assorted craft items that she makes. Through Judi s YouTube channel, Judi in the Kitchen, she hopes to encourage others to explore food preparation as she helps them with their kitchen endeavors. Cooking is a life skill that seems to be slowly fading away, and Judi hopes to counter that in whatever small way she can. Feel free to contact her any time through one of their websites! III

4 Introduction This little collection of beer bread and dip recipes was used regularly in The Spice Rack, the bakery/bistro that I owned and operated in Cherokee, Iowa for a number of years. I always received many compliments on how delicious the breads were, and it was challenging to keep up with the demands! I hope you enjoy these breads as much as my customers did in Cherokee! Judi Klee IV

5 Contents Beer Bread Recipes Basic Beer Bread... 2 Cheddar Beer Bread... 3 Cinnamon Swirl Beer Bread... 3 Dill Beer Bread... 4 Dill and Chive Beer Bread... 4 Garlic and Herb Beer Bread... 5 Italian Herb Beer Bread... 5 Powdered Sugar Glaze... 6 Raisin Beer Bread... 6 Whole Wheat Beer Bread... 7 Dip Mix Recipes Bacon and Onion Dip... 9 Dill Dip... 9 Fiesta Dip... 9 Garlic and Herb Dip Ranch Dip V

6 Beer Bread Recipes

7 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour 2 Tbsp melted butter (optional) Basic Beer Bread Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool before slicing. Tip: If you do not have self-rising flour and/or want to use all-purpose flour, use 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/2 Tbsp baking powder, plus 3/8 tsp salt in place of 3 cups of self-rising flour. Different types of beer will give different flavors and colors to the bread. A light beer will impart a less yeasty flavor and a lighter color to the bread. A dark beer will give more flavor and a darker color to the bread. 2

8 Cheddar Beer Bread 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flour, sugar, and cheese in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack; allow it to cool before slicing. Cinnamon Swirl Beer Bread 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour Cinnamon/Sugar mixture: 1/3 cup brown sugar 2-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside. Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour one-third of the batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the sugar/cinnamon mixture over the batter. Add another third of the bread batter into the pan and sprinkle it with the remaining sugar/ cinnamon mixture. Pour remaining batter in the pan and smooth the top. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack; allow it to cool before slicing. Drizzle with Powered Sugar Glaze (see page 6), if desired. 3

9 Dill Beer Bread 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour 1 Tbsp dried dill weed Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flour, sugar, and dill weed in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool before slicing. Dill and Chive Beer Bread 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour 1 Tbsp dried dill weed 1-1/2 Tbsp dried chives Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flour, sugar, dill weed and chives in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool before slicing. 4

10 Garlic & Herb Beer Bread 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour 1 Tbsp pizza seasoning 1/2 tsp dried garlic granules Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flour, sugar, pizza seasoning, and garlic granules in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool before slicing. Italian Herb Beer Bread 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flour, sugar, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool before slicing. Variation: To add something special to this bread, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes that were packed in oil. If you prefer to use dried tomatoes not packed in oil, be sure to reconstitute them before adding to the bread by soaking them first in hot water until they are soft and pliable. Another variation: To make it even more Italian, try adding 2 or 3 tablespoons (or more... up to 1/3 cup, if you want a stronger cheese flavor) of grated Parmesan cheese to the batter! 5

11 Raisin Beer Bread 3 cups (15 oz) self-rising flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup raisins, soaked Preheat oven to 375 F. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow raisins to soak until plump; drain and set aside. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and reconstituted (soaked, drained) raisins in a mixing bowl. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool before slicing. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze (see below), if desired. Powdered Sugar Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3-4 Tbsp milk or cream Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Blend well with a wire whisk until well combined. Add more milk if you want a thinner consistency, or more powdered sugar if you need to thicken it. Drizzle over cooled bread. 6

12 Whole Wheat Beer Bread 2 cups (10 oz) whole wheat flour 1 cup (5 oz) all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup water Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flours, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add beer and water; stir until well combined. Pour batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Drizzle with melted butter, if desired. Bake for minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Remove bread from pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool before slicing. 7

13 Dip Recipes 8

14 2 Tbsp bacon bits 2 tsp beef bouillon granules 2 Tbsp dried minced onion Bacon & Onion Dip Makes 2 cups 1/2 tsp dried garlic granules 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir until well combined. Cover and chill the dip overnight. Serve and enjoy! Dill Dip Makes 2 cups 1/2 tsp seasoning salt 1 Tbsp dried onion granules 1-1/2 Tbsp dill weed 1/2 Tbsp dried parsley 1 Tbsp dried chives 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir until well combined. Cover and allow to chill overnight. Serve and enjoy! 1 Tbsp dry taco seasoning 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Fiesta Dip Makes 2 cups Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir until well combined. Cover and allow to chill overnight. Serve and enjoy! Tip: The dry ingredients from any of the dip mixes can be blended into 8 oz of softened cream cheese (omit the mayonnaise and sour cream). Form into a ball and chill well before serving. 9

15 Garlic & Herb Dip Makes 2 cups 4 tsp pizza seasoning 2 tsp garlic powder 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir until well combined. Cover and chill the dip at least 1 hour, or overnight. Serve and enjoy! 3 Tbsp powdered ranch dressing mix 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Ranch Dip Makes 2 cups Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir until well combined. Cover and chill at least 1 hour, or overnight. Serve and enjoy! 10