skellig, bacon and beer bread

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9 Pinches
Portland, OR
Updated on Aug 1, 2015

This recipe is from Kerrygold. Kerrygold Skellig is a creamy, full-flavored Cheddar imported from Ireland.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for the top
  • 5 - pieces bacon, cooked and diced
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 ounces beer – a wheat beer works nicely, or a lager
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup shredded kerrygold skellig cheese

How To Make skellig, bacon and beer bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, half of the chopped cooked bacon (reserve half for the top), cheese (reserve a quarter cup for the top), black pepper and baking powder
  • Step 3
    Stir in 2 Tbsp melted butter and 12 oz beer until just combined
  • Step 4
    Pour into a 1.5 qt loaf pan that has been brushed with a bit of the butter
  • Step 5
    Pour the remaining 2 Tbsp melted butter over the top
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle with remaining bacon, cheese an a grind or two of pepper
  • Step 7
    Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top has turned golden brown
  • Step 8
    Variation: If you’d like to spice up your St. Patrick’s party, add the following to the bowl at the beginning:
  • Step 9
    1/2 tsp chili powder (or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp minced jalapenos

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