How to Make a Simple, Healthy and Delicious Cheese-Beer Bread

Jan 22, 2011 07:16 PM

Either white or brown sugar will work, but brown sugar will give your bread a more molasses-y taste.
If you have the time, let the batter sit in the pan for half an hour before baking. This seems to improve the end result!
If you are really trying to watch your health, by all means omit the butter on top. That provides a nice crust, but is not necessary.
Feel free to experiment! This bread is very versatile. You could try using different types of cheeses--I like Monterey Jack--but almost any kind will work. You could even combine multiple types of cheeses. You can also use whatever beer you would like, but you might as well use a cheap beer in your bread (it will taste great anyway!) and save your expensive beers for drinking. Most people who make beer breads use a lager-style beer, but you can opt for an ale if you want its slightly sweeter, fruitier taste.
If you like spices, you can add a pinch of your favorite spice. Maybe some peppers, or dill. The possibilities are endless, so have fun with it. Then again, be sure to try the delicious original version once!