Whole Wheat Beer Bread

So it's mid-September and whereas I do not imagine it will get cold in southern Georgia anytime soon, the mornings are a bit cooler which inspired me to make some comfort food!  Plus, I look for any excuse to bake.  We had this (surprisingly) tasty bread with chili and I say surprisingly because I hate beer.  A very nice stranger in the grocery store suggested I use Guinness but feel free to try other beers!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup organic all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 14 ounces Guinness (or 12 ounces beer & 2 ounces water)
• Optional glaze: 1 egg & 2 teaspoons water, beaten

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Slowly stir in beer and mix just until combined. The batter will be thick.
2. Spread in a greased 8-inch loaf pan, brush with the egg glaze if desired, and bake until golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
3. Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool 10 more minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.