CHEDDAR-HERB BEER BREAD

Cheddar-Herb Beer Bread image

Provided by Debbwl

Categories Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (we like dill and chives)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
12 ounces beer, cold works best
1 -2 tablespoon sunflower seeds (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the inside of a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick spray and set aside.
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and herbs in a large mixing bowl. Add in the cheese and stir in the beer just to combine. Spread the batter, which will form into a ball, evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds, if using. (I moistened the top with beaten egg and we didn't have sunflower seeds).
Bake on the middle rack of the oven about 45 to 55 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm.
Option - 1) Rosemary-Feta.
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
Option - 2) Italian.
1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano.
2 minced cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan.
Here are some more tasty things that can be add:
1 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary.
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh.
2 minced garlic cloves.
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives,.
1/2 cup chopped scallions.