Cheddar Beer Bread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly grease the sides of a 9x5 loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. Add the cheese and mix with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Add the beer (it doesn't need to be room temperature or anything-cold is ok). Mix until incorporated but not much more. Do not overmix.

4. 4

   Pour 1/4 cup of the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spoon batter into pan. Top batter with remaining 1/4 cup butter (I know-it looks like a GIANT sea of butter. It will get absorbed as the bread cooks).

5. 5

   Bake for 50 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.

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