Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9X4 loaf pan with a small amount of butter.

Step 2

Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk it well to combine, and form a well in the middle of the flour mixture.

Step 3

Pour in the beer, warmed honey, and sourdough discard.

Step 4

Fold everything together using a silicone spatula, mixing until all of the flour has been moistened and the batter is consistent.

Step 5

Pour 2 tablespoons of the melted butter into the bottom of the loaf pan. Swirl is around to coat.

Step 6

Add the sourdough beer bread batter to the loaf pan, and smooth it out evenly.

Step 7

Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the bread and place in the oven.

Step 8

Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before running a knife along the side of the loaf pan to release the bread.

Step 10

Place the beer bread on a wire cooling rack, and allow to rest until mostly cooled.

Step 11

Slice and serve with softened butter.