Basic Beer Cheese Bread Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Beer Cheese Bread

• Olive Oil
• Yellow Onion
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Garlic Clove
• All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1/2 cup beer
• Cooking Spray
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

How to Make Basic Beer Cheese Bread

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion to the pan.
4. Cook for 10 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 2 cloves minced garlic.
6. Cook for 1 minute more.
7. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
8. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
9. Add the onion mixture, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese, and 1/2 cup beer to the well. Stir gently until just moistened.
10. Spoon the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
11. Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over the batter.
12. Bake for 35 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
13. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter over the batter.
14. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bread is a deep golden brown.
15. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.