Holiday Goodies: Bread Mixes

I thought maybe it was time to post some recipes for some gifts that are little less sugar-filled.

Beer Bread Mix
3 cups self-rising flour
3 tablespoons sugar

Whisk together in a large bowl until well mixed. Package in a plastic bag or airtight container. Attach the following recipe to the mix.

Beer Bread
1 package Beer Bread Mix
1 12 oz can beer (regular or non-alcoholic) or 12 oz bottle club soda
1/2 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan. Mix bread mix and beer or club soad with a wooden spoon. The batter will be lumpy. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Pour 1/3 of the melted butter of the top. Bake for 40 minutes. Pour another 1/3 of the butter over the bread. Bake another 10 minutes. Pour remaining butter over top of the bread. Bake for 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool 30 - 40 minutes. Serve warm.

If desired, 1 cup grated cheese can be added to the batter. You can also add herbs to the batter or add garlic to the butter used over the top during baking.

California Corn Bread Mix
2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder

Mix all ingredients together and package in a plastic bag or airtight container. Attach the following recipe.

California Corn Bread
1 package California Corn Bread Mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8-inch pan or cast iron skillet. Mix all ingredients until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

This makes a sweet, cake-like cornbread. It's delicious served with butter and honey.