Herbed Beer Bread

In 'The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 16 slices

Ingredients

• 2  cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup semolina
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup  hulled sunflower seeds
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon dried sage
• 1  teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a big bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Add in the beer and oil; stir until batter is evenly moistened.
4. Stir in sunflower seeds and herbs; pour batter into prepared pan.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
6. Remove pan from oven and cool for 15 minutes on a rack; run a dull knife around the edge of the bread and turn it out of the pan to finish cooking.