Sara Moultons Beer Bread Recipes

CHEDDAR BEER CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the stick of butter in an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish and place it in the preheating oven just until the butter melts.
• Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and remove six tablespoons of the melted butter. Set aside.
• Swirl the pan to distribute the remaining two tablespoons of butter.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, dry mustard, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and whisk until blended.
• Pour the beer over the flour mixture and stir until just blended. The dough will be wet, loose, and sticky.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top.
• Pour the dough into the buttered 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
• Pour the six tablespoons of melted butter over the top.
• Bake for about 25 minutes until the middle is set and the top begins to turn golden brown.