skellig, bacon and beer bread
(2 RATINGS)
This recipe is from Kerrygold. Kerrygold Skellig is a creamy, full-flavored Cheddar imported from Ireland.
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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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
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Step 2In 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
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Step 3Stir in 2 Tbsp melted butter and 12 oz beer until just combined
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Step 4Pour into a 1.5 qt loaf pan that has been brushed with a bit of the butter
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Step 5Pour the remaining 2 Tbsp melted butter over the top
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Step 6Sprinkle with remaining bacon, cheese an a grind or two of pepper
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Step 7Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top has turned golden brown
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Step 8Variation: If you’d like to spice up your St. Patrick’s party, add the following to the bowl at the beginning:
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Step 91/2 tsp chili powder (or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp minced jalapenos
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