Beer Cheese Bread

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter, for greasing pan

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

12 oz light beer, pilsner or lager

2 tablespoons melted butter

Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Pan:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with 1 tablespoon of butter and set it aside.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until evenly combined.

Add Cheese & Chives:

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.

Incorporate the Beer:

Slowly pour in the 12 oz of beer and gently mix just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix—the batter should be thick but slightly lumpy.

Transfer to Pan & Add Butter:

Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the surface of the batter.

Bake & Cool:

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before removing and slicing.