Beer Bread With Cheddar Cheese
This Beer Bread With Cheddar Cheese is a quick, savory loaf made with cheddar, beer, garlic, and butter. No yeast or kneading required, just a tender crumb, golden crust, and rich garlic butter topping perfect for soups, chili, or easy side dishes.
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Servings: 1 standard loaf
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder depending on desired flavor intensity
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces beer
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or approximately 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the sides of a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set the prepared pan aside.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir again so the cheese is incorporated throughout the dry mixture.
Add the Beer
- Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the beer. Stir gently until no visible streaks of flour remain and a thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
Prepare the Loaf Pan
- Pour half of the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Tilt the pan gently so the butter coats the bottom evenly.
- Transfer the bread batter into the pan and spread it into an even layer.
Add the Butter Topping Before Baking
- Pour the remaining half of the melted butter over the top of the batter. Use a pastry brush or spoon to distribute the butter evenly across the surface.
Bake the Bread
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping
- While the bread is baking, whisk together the melted butter, dried parsley, and garlic powder in a small bowl until combined.
Finish the Bread
- Remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush the top with the garlic butter topping.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes. Brush again with any remaining garlic butter topping, then carefully remove the loaf from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely or until ready to serve.
Notes
To make this Beer Bread With Cheddar Cheese gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend that contains xanthan gum or another binding agent. This helps maintain the bread’s structure and crumb.
You will also need to use a certified gluten-free beer or a gluten-free malt beverage substitute, as traditional beer contains gluten.
The texture may be slightly more delicate than the original version, but the loaf will still bake into a flavorful, tender quick bread with a golden crust. For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and allow the bread to cool fully before slicing.