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Pumpkin Beer Bread

Have you ever tried Pumpkin Beer? I know you're probably thinking ugghh...pumpkin in my beer? I did too until I tried one during a micro brew party at a friend's house and it really delivered with the autumn spices in the background of the beer. So I decided to lend a little fall to my beer bread and yep, seems it's also quite tasty to bake with! It's super simple. Anyone can enjoy a piping hot slice of fresh baked bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Pumpkin Beer Bread

Ingredients

3 C. self-rising flour

3 Tbsp. sugar

1 12 oz. bottle of Samuel Adams Octoberfest Seasonal Brew (you can use the beer of your choice) Room Temperature

2 to 3 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Gradually add beer, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Pour melted butter over top.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until loaf tests done. Cool loaf in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

I used a Pampered Chef Stone loaf pan so mine cooked in 45 minutes. So adjust for your pan and oven.

Your house will smell like you've been rising yeast, kneading dough, and slaving away all day baking homemade bread when it really only took you 1 1/2 hours!

Bacon Basil Asiago Muffins

Imagine sharing moist, cheesy, bacon, filled homemade muffins with your family on Christmas morning that you didn't have to bake...You can give that to someone special on your gift list with this recipe! AND it's a 1 handed breakfast that won't slow down the exciting unveiling of Christmas morning!

Bacon Basil Asiago Muffins

Ingredients

2 1/2 C. Bisquick Baking Mix

1/2 stick cold butter

3/4 C. cold whole milk - I combined 1 % and half and half cream (all lowfat will change the texture of the biscuits)

1 heaping C. grated Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano cheese (buy the combo tub)

1/3 C. cooked crumbled bacon

2 Tbsp. fresh basil or 2 tsp. of dried

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin cups with cooking spray and smooth evenly over the surface with a paper towel. Set aside.

Slice butter into cubes. Combine Bisquick and butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the butter is in chucks about the size of peas. Add milk, cheese, bacon, and basil. Mix by hand just until combined. If you over mix the biscuits will be tough.

Divide dough evenly into the 12 muffin slots. Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown on top. I used nonstick bakeware. Different pans can produce different results and ovens vary so judge accordingly with cooking time.

Delicious with eggs, omelet, fresh fruit, or all by themselves so can you keep a hand free for passing out presents and unwrapping Santa's treasures!

What's for breakfast at your house on Christmas morning?