Description

Beer Bread with Cheddar Cheese is the epitome of homemade goodness. Just imagine the smell of baked bread but with a thrilling twist that incorporates crispy bacon, zingy jalapenos and a great amount of cheddar cheese. It’s like a symphony of flavors and textures where the gentle warmth of cumin and garlic powder blends with the buttery notes. Each slice boasts an interior and a crusty outer layer making it the perfect accompaniment, to soups, stews or even as a standalone snack. Whether you’re sharing it with your loved ones or appreciating some me time this beer bread is a delight that’s guaranteed to please your taste buds.

Ingredients

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3 c. all-purpose flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. cumin

2 tbsp. sugar

6 slices crispy cooked bacon, coarsely chopped

3 tbsp. jalapeno pepper, finely minced

2 1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese

1 can (12 oz.) beer, at room temperature

3 tbsp. butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan measuring 9×5 inches.

In a bowl combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of cumin, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 6 slices of crispy bacon that have been finely chopped, 3 tablespoons of finely minced jalapeno pepper and 2 and one-fourth cups of grated cheddar cheese.

Pour, in a can of beer at room temperature (12 ounces) and mix until just blended; be careful not to overmix.

Spoon the batter into the greased loaf pan. Drizzle it with melted butter that measures 3 tablespoons.

Bake, for around 50 to 60 minutes until it is set and has a lightly browned color.

Allow the beer bread to cool for 20 minutes before slicing it and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

To assemble a gluten-free rendition of this recipe you can easily supersede the all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Just make sure that all the other elements, including the beer are also gluten-free. By making this adjustment you can still savor the taste of cheddar cheese beer bread while following a gluten-free diet.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes