Muffins made with beer have great depth of flavor
Photo credit: Eve Bishop | Muffins made with beer have a pleasantly malty flavor and bubbly texture. (Feb. 11, 2013)
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Beer and muffins -- now there are two words you don't often see in the same sentence, let alone in the same recipe. Most muffin batters, even savory ones, are moistened with milk or buttermilk. But beer will do the same job, adding flavor and a bubbly lift.
Beer is more often used in quick bread. Its carbonation helps the bread rise, and its yeasty flavor mimics the flavor and aroma of "real"...
