Ale Bread Ingredients:

(For one large loaf 20 x 10 cm or 2 smaller loaves)

375g (13 oz) plain flour

3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 bottle or can of ale, preferably a bitter (made up to 400 ml with water)

1 handful grated cheese

How to make Ale Bread:

1. Preheat the Main Oven to 200°C (400°F) or Gas Mark 6.
2. Quickly mix all the ingredients together and spoon into a greased or non-stick loaf tin
3. Remember to top with grated cheese.
4. A 20 x 10 cm loaf tin will take 1 hour but smaller tins 8 x 15 cm take just 35-40 minutes.
5. Serve with cheese and chutney.
6. Especially delicious with ham or ham and pea soup.