Beer Bread With Cheddar Cheese
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.
10 Servings
Ingredients
- 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 9x5 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.