What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Grocery List Ideas: Sage Cheddar Beer Bread. Anyone can make this popular loaf of deliciousness. It doesn’t require yeast. It doesn’t require kneading. It doesn’t require complicated hoops to jump through, either. The freshly baked crust covers the soft cheesy texture inside. Feel free to toast a slice before sinking your teeth into its herbal addition. Bread-lovers unite. We’re on to something very pleasing and delightful right here. 

SAGE CHEDDAR BEER BREAD 

Ingredients: 

2 cups flour 

3 teaspoons baking powder 

3 teaspoons sugar 

1 teaspoon sea salt 

3 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped 

3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 

12-ounces amber ale, room temperature 

1/4 cup butter, melted 

Fresh sage leaves, for garnish 

Instructions: 

Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick oil; line the loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and sea salt. Stir until mixed. Fold in chopped sage and cheddar cheese. Add the beer, stirring just until the dough forms. Set aside. Warm the butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Brush the melted butter onto the parchment paper, the sides and bottom. Spoon the dough into the buttered loaf pan. Brush the remaining butter evenly over the top of the dough. Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, approximately 45-50 minutes. Remove pan from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using the parchment paper, gently transfer the beer bread to a wire rack. Cool 20 minutes longer. Slice and serve. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.