5 from 21 votes
Cheddar Beer Bread
Cheddar Beer Bread mixes sharp shredded cheddar with beer and flour to create a dense yet tender bread with a crisp crust. Cornmeal on the pan base adds texture and prevents sticking. The beer's carbonation acts as leavening alongside baking powder, yielding a quick bread with a mild tang and rich cheese flavor. Brushing melted butter on top before finishing baking enhances crust color and richness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
226 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 12 ounces beer , room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Butter a 9x5 loaf pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and beer in a large bowl.
- Gently fold in shredded cheese.
- Place batter in the pan and let sit 20 minutes.
- Bake for 35 minutes, then brush the butter on top of the bread and bake an additional 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
182mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
183IU
(4%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.