Beer Bread

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
12 ounces beer
1 egg, beaten

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, and pre-head to 375 degrees.  Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.  Add beer and stir with a fork until combined.  Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead quickly to form a ball.  Place bread on a baking sheet and confidently slit an X on the top with a serrated or very sharp knife.  Brush loaf with egg wash.  Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.  Transfer to wire rack to cool.