Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Irish Ale and Cheddar Bread, a moist and savory quick bread that’s perfect for any occasion. Combining the robust taste of Irish cheddar with the subtle notes of beer, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for family dinners, festive gatherings, or simply as a comforting snack. Serve it warm with butter to enhance its cheesy goodness or pair it with soups and stews for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted Irish butter (melted)
- 12 ounces Irish beer (like Killian's Irish Red)
- 4 ounces Irish cheddar (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Stir in shredded Irish cheddar until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and beer; then pour into the dry ingredients.
- Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breads & Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg