This cheddar dill beer bread is incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour! No kneading or yeast required.
This recipe was inspired by the ingredients in my refrigerator. These are often my favorite recipes because I really hate being wasteful. I had a ton of leftover dill from another recipe and had no idea what to do with it. Then I saw the single beer leftover from my husband’s stash (sorry, honey!) Once I saw the shredded cheese everything came together in my head and now here we are. Cheddar dill beer bread.
Believe it or not this is the first time I’ve made beer bread from scratch. I made it from a mix years ago. Open the box, pour in the beer. Stir. Bake. Boom, bread.
This is basically just as easy but it has a few more ingredients. But there’s no yeast, no kneading, no rising, no nothing. Mix, pour, bake. And then voila, you have bread! I recommend using a milder pilsner beer with this bread recipe to keep the flavor from overpowering the cheddar and dill.
Cheddar Dill Beer Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 12-ounce bottle beer, such as a pilsner
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan (I use baking spray with flour).
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, dill, salt and cheddar cheese.
- Add the beer to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the batter and bake until golden brown on top, about 50 minutes.
- Allow to cool on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Tieghan says
Yum!! I love beer bread, but then you added cheddar cheese and dill!! That sounds crazy good!
Kiran says
Love it when simple and delicious recipes turns out great, the first try!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Totally perfect looking bread! I have wanted to make a quickbread with beer + cheese for ages and never do it…then I see pics like yours and am inspired to make this one happen! Pinned!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love beer bread, the fresh dill sounds like the perfect addition!
Tari says
Jen, this was absolutely delicious and timely. I am going to a houseparty now and needed to make something and just got myself some organic dill weed. Ready in 60 minutes and didn’t even need electricity in mixing the dough. Totally wonderful! Thank you!!
Tracey says
Beer bread is the best – so quick and easy! I’ve only made it once because it’s almost *too* dangerous to have around!
Grubarazzi says
I want to make this bread, and then make a BLT with it! :)
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
This bread sounds great and looks so easy to make! Pinning this one for sure!
Ashley - baker by nature says
I always end up having a ton of leftover dill from other recipes, so this bread will definitely be made sooner (hopefully), or later ;) I could go for a slice slathered in butter right about now!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
We love beer bread! Love these flavors, Jen!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum! What a great bread! Sounds simply amazing!!!!! Love cheese bread!!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Mmmm, always love me a good beer bread. And whaddya know, I have all these ingredients in my pantry/fridge. Looks like I need to make it! :)
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Gorgeous! I love the simplicity of a beer bread and the fact you can add so many things to the batter. I love your cheddar and dill combo! Pinning!
Marie @ Little Kitchie says
I love how quick and simple beer bread is, and cheddar and dill is one of my favorite flavor combos! I would inhale this!
Dan from Plater Talk says
Simple sounding and great looking, this is a great idea. Being from Wisconsin where cheddar and beer are royality, I feel particularly obligated to give it a try! Thanks for the great post.