3 c. self-rising flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 (12 oz.) can or bottle beer (at room temperature)
1 tsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
1 tbsp. ground black pepper (optional)
1 tsp. dried dill weed (optional)
1/2 c. candied citron or cherries, diced (optional)

Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and optional ingredients, if desired. Stir in beer just until dry ingredients are moistened. Don't over mix. Pour into pan. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake bread 1 hour or until loaf is well browned and sound hollow when gently tapped on top. Brush with melted butter. Cool bread in pan for 5 minutes, remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.