"Savory beer bread is loaded with Cheddar cheese, bacon, and herbs. This is a quick bread, so no rising time needed...."
INGREDIENTS
•
3 cups all-purpose flour
•
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
•
1 Tablespoon baking powder
•
1 teaspoon salt
•
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between palms
•
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
•
1 cup fine-shredded Cheddar cheese
•
1/4 cup bacon bits, optional (may substitute imitation bacon bits)
•
12 ounces beer, at room temperature (NOT light beer)
•
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, optional