In large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cheese and herbs.
Mix well.
Stir in the beer to produce a stiff batter.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Grease a loaf pan with the shortening and sprinkle the cornmeal on the bottoms and sides of pan.
Turn batter into the pan and bake for 60-65 minutes.
When done, brush the loaf with the butter or margarine and sprinkle with additional cornmeal if desired.
Turn out of pan and cool on rack.
Ingredients:
3 cups self-rising flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning ( or 1 tsp each, oregano, basil & thyme)
12 ounces beer, at room temperature
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon shortening
3 tablespoons cornmeal
2 tablespoons soft butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
Steps/Methods:
In large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cheese and herbs.
Mix well.
Stir in the beer to produce a stiff batter.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Grease a loaf pan with the shortening and sprinkle the cornmeal on the bottoms and sides of pan.
Turn batter into the pan and bake for 60-65 minutes.
When done, brush the loaf with the butter or margarine and sprinkle with additional cornmeal if desired.
Turn out of pan and cool on rack.
