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Beer and Cheddar Bread

PAIR WITH

Smoky San Marzano Tomato Soup

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Lighter Broccoli and Cheese Soup

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The cheesy, yeasty flavor of this savory quick bread isn’t from yeast, but rather from extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and craft beer (choose your favorite citrusy, hoppy pale ale). It’s probably more accurate to call this “Cheddar and beer bread”; the ample cheese in and on top of the bread melts and becomes enticingly crisp around the edges. The recipe makes two smallish loaves, which bake in 30 minutes, rather than one big loaf that would require an hour. You can also use the batter for savory muffins. This bread is best if it’s not piping hot; in fact, the flavor improves with age, and it’s wonderful toasted

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MAKES

2

LOAVES

OR

12

MUFFINS

SERVES

6 TO 8

ACTIVE TIME

10

MINUTES

TOTAL TIME

40

MINUTES

1

1

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2

cups [210 g] all-purpose flour

1

1

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2

cups [210 g] white whole-wheat flour

3 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder