Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup cold ale or beer
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Stir in cold ale and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
- Fold in bacon and cheddar until evenly distributed.
- Knead briefly on a floured surface until cohesive, then shape into a loaf.
- Place on a parchment-lined sheet; cover and let rise 15–20 minutes (if using yeast).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Brush with a bit of melted butter, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a quicker version, substitute yeast with 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and skip rising.
- Pair with a crisp salad or soup for a complete meal.
- Let dough rest 5–10 minutes after mixing for easier shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains gluten, dairy, pork
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
