Jalapeno Cheddar Beer Bread Recipe
This Jalapeno Cheddar Beer Bread Recipe combines spicy heat with rich cheese flavors.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 fresh jalapeños diced
- 1 bottle 12 oz beer, room temperature
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease the loaf pan with butter.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese to dry ingredients.
- Fold in diced jalapeños carefully.
- Pour beer into the mixture slowly.
- Stir until just combined, don't overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Brush top with melted butter evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature beer for better mixing results.
- Don't overmix the batter to keep bread tender.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat level.
- Sharp cheddar works better than mild varieties.
- Let bread cool completely before storing properly.