Cast Iron Beer-Batter Cheese Bread

Name: Cast Iron Beer-Batter Cheese Bread
Yield: Serves 10 to 12 (makes 1 loaf)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces), all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup, minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons, sugar; 4 teaspoons, baking powder; 1 teaspoon, salt; 1/2 teaspoon, pepper; 8 ounces, Gruyère cheese, shredded (2 cups); 1 1/4 cups mild, lager, such as Budweiser; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted

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We created a quick and easy bread that combines the flavor of beer with the richness of cheese.

SERVES10 to 12 (makes 1 loaf)

TIME1 hour, plus 30 minutes cooling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The beauty of a quick bread is that it can be on the table in less than an hour, but that convenience isn't worth it if the final product doesn't taste good. Recipes for beer-batter cheese bread that we tried produced loaves that tasted sou...

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