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Pimento Cheese Beer Bread
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Pimento Cheese Beer Bread

Course Bread, Snack
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword pimento-cheese-beer-bread, pimento-cheese-bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rise time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 280kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 3 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 1 Tbsp
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
  • 2 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 4 oz jar diced pimento drained well
  • 1 12 oz bottle light beer
  • 4 Tbsp butter melted and divided

Instructions

  • Butter a 9x5x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika and cayenne.
  • To the bowl add 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and diced pimento reserving around 1/2 cup of cheese for the top. Toss together using a fork until combined and the cheese and pimento are evenly distributed.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add half of the melted butter.
  • Add the beer in thirds. Work the beer into the flour as you go.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the loaf pan. Cover and allow to rest in a warm, draft free place to proof for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour uncover and brush the remaining melted butter on top. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 35- 45 minutes until golden. Check the center with a cake tester looking for moist crumbs.
  • Cool, then slice into pieces with a serrated knife.

Notes

How do you make your own self rising flour? To adapt this recipe making your own you'll need 3 cups of all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together then proceed with the recipe as written. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 1mg