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The Ultimate Cheesy Beer Bread (Quick & Easy Yeast-Free)

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Make this simple, savory, and soft cheesy beer bread without yeast. It is a perfect appetizer bread recipe for game day or dipping into chili.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle of beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it is evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.
  4. Pour the entire bottle of beer into the dry mixture. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Pour half of the melted butter into the batter and mix briefly.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Pour the remaining melted butter evenly over the top of the batter in the pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use a beer you enjoy drinking, such as a crisp lager or a slightly hoppy pale ale. Avoid dark stouts as they can make the bread too dense.
  • If you want a slightly herb flavor, add 1 teaspoon of dried chives or dried thyme to the dry ingredients.
  • This bread is excellent served warm with butter or as a comfort food dipping bread alongside soup.

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