About the Recipe
This easy cheesy beer bread recipe will bring simplicity and deliciousness to your kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delectable loaf that's surprisingly cheap and impressively easy to make. This recipe only requires flour, sugar, cheese, butter, and a can of beer; most of which are pantry staples. A few quick stirs, and your dough is ready for the oven.
At a total cost of $2.89, this bread breaks down to about $0.48 a serving. Swap out the beer for soda and the cost goes down to $0.33 a serving!
This heavenly bread is not just noteworthy for its simplicity and affordability, but also for its adaptability. It can be a side star with a range of meals, enhancing the taste of chili, soups, and meat dishes. The beautiful blend of flavors seeping through each slice adds a wholesome touch to your meals. But it's not limited to only being a sidekick – this cheesy beer bread can stand alone, making it a perfect breakfast companion with a little bit of honey and butter!
The real charm of this recipe, however, lies in its versatility. You can choose the type of beer to dictate the flavor - use an IPA for a slightly bitter undertaste or a light beer for a milder, more subtle flavor. This way, you can customize the bread to fit your unique taste profile.
Don't hesitate to experiment and add your own twist to this basic recipe. Toss in some jalapenos for a spicy kick, garlic for a savory punch, or chives for a hint of freshness. The possibilities are endless with this easy, cheap bread recipe. So, grab those ingredients, and let's get baking!
Ingredients
These ingredients are pretty simple, and chances are that you already have them in your pantry!
3 Cups Self Rising Flour - $0.64 (18 cups in a $3.83 5lb bag)
1/4 Cup Pure Cane Granulated Sugar - $0.09 (22.7 cups in a $7.52 10lb bag)
1 12oz Can/Bottle of Beer - $1.25 (An IPA will make your beer bitter, while a light beer will be a bit more mild)
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese - $0.60 (2 cups in a $2.39 8oz bag)
2 tbsp Butter - $0.27 (4 8tbsp sticks in a $4.25 pack of butter)
Cooking/Baking Spray - $0.04 (Math is long on this, but it basically equates to $0.0183 for every second sprayed)
Step By Step
The beauty of this easy cheesy beer bread recipe is truly in its simplicity. Even if you're a novice in the kitchen, this bread comes together with little to no fuss, making it an effortless gastronomic venture.
Preparation
Prep Time: About 5 Minutes
Ingredients: Flour, sugar, beer, cheese, and cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375-degrees Fahrenheit
Prepare a standard loaf pan (9"L X 5"W X 2.5"D) by spraying cooking spray on all inside surfaces
Mix flour and sugar in a bowl and blend well
Add beer (should be room temperature)
Stir well
Once it starts to get clumpy, fold in shredded cheese
OPTIONAL: If you want to add in any additional ingredients like jalapenos, garlic, etc.., now is the time to do so
Once all is mixed evenly, pour batter in the loaf pan and flatten mixture so that it is even
Baking
Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes
Place loaf pan in the oven on the center rack
After 25-minutes, check dough mixture with toothpick or wooden skewer stick; if still wet, continue to bake checking every 5-minutes
Finishing Touches
Prep Time: About 5 Minutes
Ingredients: Butter
Remove bread from oven and let sit/cool in pan for 5 minutes
While bread is cooling, melt butter and brush on top of bread
Once the 5 minutes have passed, carefully remove bread loaf from pan and slice to your desired thickness
With these simple steps, you now have an easy, cheap, and incredibly delicious loaf of cheesy beer bread, making the perfect companion for your meals or a wholesome standalone breakfast treat - your passport to culinary delight!
Recipe
Ingredients
3 Cups Self Rising Flour
1/4 Cup Pure Cane Granulated Sugar
1 12oz Can/Bottle of Beer
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 tbsp Butter
Cooking/Baking Spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375-degrees F and prepare a standard loaf pan by applying cooking spray on all inside surfaces
Mix flour and sugar in a bowl and blend well
Add beer (should be room temperature)
Stir well
Once it starts to get clumpy, fold in shredded cheese
Once all is mixed evenly, pour batter in the loaf pan and flatten mixture so that it is even
Place loaf pan in the oven on the center rack and bake for 30-35 minutes
Remove bread from oven and let sit/cool in pan for at least 5 minutes
While bread is cooling, melt butter and brush on top of bread
Once the 5 minutes have passed, carefully remove bread loaf from pan and slice to your desired thickness