Herbed Beer Bread

3 c Self rising flour
3 tb Sugar
1 tb Dried Italian herbs
12 oz Beer; room temperature
1/2 c Parmesan cheese; grated
1 tb Shortening
3 tb Cornmeal
2 tb Butter or margarine; soften

In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cheese and dried herbs. Mix
well to combine. Stir in the room temperature beer to produce a stiff
batter. Preheat oven to 325~. Grease a loaf pan with the shortening and
sprinkle cornmeal on bottom and sides. Turn batter into pan. Bake at 325~
for about 65 minutes. Brush baked bread with softened butter and sprinkle
with additional cornmeal if desired. Turn out and cool on rack.

Yields
1 Servings