Beer Bread with Cheddar

Beer Bread with Cheddar

yeast beer bread

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 10m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 2h 55m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

169
Calories
3.3g
Fat
26.2g
Carbohydrate
6.8g
Protein
8mg
Cholesterol
435mg
Sodium
Beer Bread with Cheddar

Recipe Description

Be sure to add this Beer Bread with Cheddar to your next baking plans. Soft and airy yeast beer bread is swirled with melted cheese and sautéed in butter, onions, and garlic. This amazing loaf will brighten up any meal. It’s easy to make and requires simple ingredients you may already have on hand. Serve the bread fresh out of the oven, and enjoy!

Start with the beer and yeast. In a bowl, combine the heated to 115 °F beer with cane sugar and yeast. Whisk to dissolve the yeast and set aside to activate. Meanwhile, sauté the onions and garlic in butter. Next, use a stand mixer to combine all of the ingredients and mix for about 3 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms. Now, let the dough sit for an hour until it doubles in size. Roll the dough out very gently to a rough 10- by 17-inch rectangle about ⅖-inch thickness. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, leaving a ½-inch border. Roll up the dough into a log and transfer to a lined with parchment paper baking sheet. Loosely cover the loaf and let rise in a warm spot for an additional 45 minutes or until doubled in size. When you’re ready to bake, heat the oven and score the loaf. Bake until deliciously golden brown. Pro tip: A pan of hot water placed in the oven will create some steam. This will help make a wonderfully crispy crust on the bread.

To make the Beer Bread with Cheddar, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Beer Bread with Cheddar

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Dissolve yeast and sugar

    6 min
    Step 1 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    In a bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons raw cane sugar and 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast in 250 milliliters beer. Let proof for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté onions and garlic

    7 min
    Step 2 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 30 grams butter and add 1 finely diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes, then season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Combine flour and salt

    1 min
    Step 3 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine 360 grams flour and 1 ½ teaspoons salt.

  4. 4

    Add beer with yeast

    3 min
    Step 4 - Beer Bread with CheddarStep 4 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    With the mixer running on low, add in the beer-yeast mixture, finely chopped thyme, and sautéed onions with garlic. Mix for about 3 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms.

  5. 5

    Rise

    1h
    Step 5 - Beer Bread with CheddarStep 5 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 1 hour in a warm spot.

  6. 6

    Roll out and scatter cheese and tomatoes

    5 min
    Step 6 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    On a lightly floured working surface, roll the dough out to a rough 10- by 17-inch rectangle, about ⅖-inch thickness. Scatter 150 grams grated cheese and 100 grams finely chopped sundried tomatoes over the dough leaving a ½-inch border.

  7. 7

    Roll into log

    1 min
    Step 7 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Starting from the short side of the dough, roll up the dough into a log.

  8. 8

    Shape loaf

    1 min
    Step 8 - Beer Bread with CheddarStep 8 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Pinch the ends and seem to seal. Fold the ends under the loaf.

  9. 9

    Second rise

    45m min
    Step 9 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Carefully transfer to the lined with parchment paper baking sheet. Cover the loaf loosely and allow to rise in a warm spot for an additional 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

  10. 10

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and place an empty baking pan in the bottom of the oven.

  11. 11

    Score loaf

    1 min
    Step 11 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Score the loaf.

  12. 12

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 12 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Place the baking sheet with the loaf on the middle rack of the oven. Carefully add 1 cup of hot tap water to the baking pan at the bottom of the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

  13. 13

    Cool

    Step 13 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

  14. 14

    Serve

    Step 14 - Beer Bread with Cheddar

    Slice and enjoy!

This Beer Bread with Cheddar is a savory treat. Swirled with cheese and sautéed onions, it makes for a flavorful and delicious companion to your dinner table. Give this recipe a try, and please come back to leave a comment below!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Fiona
February 20, 2025
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I made this Beer Bread with Cheddar for a family dinner and it was a hug success. The smell of onions and garlic wafted through the house, bringing everyone to the kitchen. Soft, cheesy, and just perfect with our soup, it was a delightful treat.

Andy
December 7, 2024
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This beer bread with cheddar was a hit at my small get-together. It was so simple to make and tasted amazing fresh out of the oven. Definitely my new go-to bread!

Isabella Thompson
July 26, 2024
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Incredible bread experience!

Wendy
July 1, 2024
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Absolutely loved it! I made it for a family gathering, and it was a hit! Everyone wanted the recipe. Super easy to prepare, and the cheese blended perfectly with the bread. Best experience ever!

James
May 5, 2024
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Made this Beer Bread with Cheddar last weekend. It was so easy, and the smell from the onions and garlic reminded me of family dinners from my childhood. Great recipe!

Ron
February 26, 2024
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This bread really made our dinner special

Katy
February 13, 2024
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Made this beer bread with the hubby for our date night, and it was absolutely lush! The cheesy and garlicky flavour was spot on. It went perfectly with our homemade soup. Can't wait to bake it again!

Zane
January 16, 2024
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Superb

Wes
November 18, 2023
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Great bread recipe.

Isabelle
August 4, 2023
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Cette recette de pain est géniale. J'ai fait ce pain à la bière pour un dîner, et tout le monde a adoré. Simple à faire avec des ingrédiants basiques, je suis fière du résultat.

Rach
May 3, 2023
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This bread's ace! Made it for mates at mine, they all loved it. Pure vibes and cheesy goodness, proper lush!

Vince
March 26, 2023
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Yo, this Beer Bread with Cheddar is the bomb! Made it for my buddies while we watched the game, and they couldn’t get enough. The gooey cheese and garlic smell was killer! Total crowd pleaser! Super easy too, which is always a bonus. 🔥🍞

Lucas
January 19, 2023
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I made this Beer Bread with Cheddar for game night and it was a hit! The aroma filled the house and everyone couldn’t stop eating it. My kids were so excited watching it bake, they couldn’t wait to dive in. Super easy to make too!

Carlos
October 8, 2022
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¡Increíble! Pan fácil.

Catherine Jones
October 7, 2022
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Superb

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