Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery with the most incredible, mouth-watering beer cheese bread that's so simple, even novice bakers can master it! Imagine pulling a golden, aromatic loaf from your bread machine, filled with the rich, tangy flavors of beer and melted cheese that will have your family and friends begging for more. This isn't just bread - it's a culinary experience that combines the warmth of homemade comfort food with the excitement of gourmet ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon bread machine yeast
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature, particularly the beer, which should be flat and not too cold.
- Carefully measure each ingredient with precision, using standard measuring cups and spoons.
- Pour the beer into the bread machine pan first, followed by vegetable oil to help prevent the yeast from direct contact with liquid.
- Add sugar and salt directly into the liquid, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully add bread flour on top of the liquid ingredients, creating a gentle mound that covers the liquid completely.
- Create a small well in the center of the flour and add bread machine yeast, ensuring it does not directly touch the liquid.
- Place the pan into the bread machine and select the basic or white bread cycle with medium crust setting.
- During the first kneading cycle, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly into the developing dough.
- Allow the bread machine to complete its full cycle, which typically takes approximately 3 hours.
- Once complete, carefully remove the bread pan and turn out the loaf onto a wire cooling rack.
- Let the bread cool completely for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow internal moisture to stabilize.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally brushing with melted butter for extra richness.
Tips
- Beer Selection Matters: Choose a beer with flavor complexity - craft amber ales or mild lagers work best. Avoid very hoppy or dark beers that might overpower the cheese.
- Cheese Pro Tip: Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged to ensure better melting and more authentic flavor.
- Temperature Control: Ensure your beer is flat and at room temperature to help yeast activate more effectively.
- Yeast Placement: Always create a small well in the flour to prevent direct contact with liquid, which can compromise yeast performance.
- Crust Perfection: For a shinier, more golden crust, brush the top with an egg wash before baking if your bread machine allows.
- Storage Hack: Wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
