Apple, Cheddar, and Rosemary Beer Bread

Apple chunks, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh rosemary are a great savory and sweet combination in this beer bread. It's especially good with soup or chili. I used an apple ale, but you may use your favorite beer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• cooking spray
• 1 medium apple, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Sift flour, sugar, and rosemary together into a large mixing bowl. Pour in beer; stir to combine. Stir in apple and Cheddar cheese until well combined; batter will be stiff and sticky. Scoop batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and pour melted butter on top. Return to oven and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes more.