Beer Bread Mix

• The Bountiful Beer Bread Mix from Tastefully Simple is, as its name would imply, easy to prepare. The beer bread mix -- which is sold as a single pack or a three-pack -- only requires one other ingredient. This bread mix is a versatile product; it can be baked to the directions on the box or customized into a more creative recipe.

Making the Bread

• All you need to make the Tastefully Simple Beer Bread is a pack of the mix and one 12 oz. can or bottle of beer. Another carbonated beverage, such as soda, can be substituted. Combine the mix with the beverage and stir firmly for about 30 seconds. Then, place the batter into a greased bread pan -- 9 inches by 5 inches is ideal -- and bake for 50 to 55 minutes at 375 degrees F. Optionally, you can pour 3 tbsp. melted butter on top of the batter before baking. To spice up the recipe, other ingredients can be added, such as garlic or cheese.

Serving Ideas

• Slice or cube the Tastefully Simple Beer Bread and serve with dips or spreads. The bread often is paired with other Tastefully Simple products, likely ordered along with the bread mix. The bread also can be an accompaniment to soup or a meal.

Other Recipe and Serving Ideas

• Tastefully Simple suggests other recipe ideas using its beer bread as the base, including cheddar biscuits -- other ingredients are added and the batter is shaped into balls and baked on a cookie sheet. Other recipe ideas include dipping bread slices into a batter of eggs, cream and cinnamon to make French toast, or making grilled cheese sandwiches.