Beer Bread

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Pour in the beer and stir just to combine. For a tender bread, don't over-mix. Batter will be thick and won't have a totally smooth appearance. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out so it reaches all four corners. Drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 35 to 55 minutes, unti the top is golden and a cake tester inserted into the center of the laof comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Baking time will depend on the heat conductivity of the pan you are using, as well as your oven, my loaves most often take 40 to45 minutes. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Slice the bread when it's just slightly warm or room temperature and serve.