3 C flour all purpose (sifted)
3 t baking powder
1 t salt
1/4 C sugar
1 (12 oz) beer (medium amber ale preferred)
1/2 C melted butter (1/4 will do just fine)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix dry ingredients and beer. (pour beer in all at once)
3. Pour into a greased loaf pan.
4. Pour melted butter over mixture.
5. Bake 1 hour remove from pan and cool for at least 15 minutes.