Cheesy Beer Bread transforms humble ingredients into a delightful, crowd-pleasing loaf that’s fun to bake and impossible to resist. Picture a tall, golden cylinder with a slightly crisp crust and a pillowy, cheese-studded interior that releases savory aromas as you slice it. No yeast fuss—baking powder and lively beer bubbles do the rising—so it’s a quick, satisfying bake. The vertical pan traps steam, keeping the crumb tender while concentrating cheesy, toasty flavors in every bite. Serve warm with butter, dunk into soups, or package for fundraisers and friendship baskets—this bread practically sells itself. For variety, try baking the batter in mugs for single servings or in a standard loaf pan for easy sharing. It’s playful, flavorful, and ideal for spontaneous baking adventures.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 12 oz. beer (see note)
• ¼ cup of butter melted and divided
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ Tbsp minced fresh parsley
• ¼ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for top of loaf)

Process

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray pan or mugs with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3. Using a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir until well combined.
4. Add 1¼ cups of cheddar cheese; stir until well combined.
5. Add beer; stir until well combined.
6. Transfer batter into prepared pan, or mugs.
7. Brush half of the melted butter (2 Tbsp) and sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese evenly on top of the batter.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until top of bread is golden brown.

Topping for Bread

1. Using a small bowl, whisk together the remaining melted butter (2 Tbsp), garlic powder and parsley.
2. While bread is still hot from oven, brush the butter mixture evenly on top.
3. Let bread cool for 10 minutes in pan before transferring to a wire rack until completely cool.

Notes

For beer bread, I recommend using a lighter beer like ales or pilsner. Hoppy beers (like IPAs) are not recommended as they tend to overshadow the flavors in the bread.

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