Spicy Beer Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF
• Cut out the center of the loaf to create a bread boat. Reserve the part you pulled out for
• dipping later. Place bread boat on a sheet tray and bake for 7-10 minutes or until crispy.
• In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour and let bubble for a minute.
• Whisk in brown ale and half-and-half. Whisk in Frank's Red Hot Original Sauce, Dijon, Worcestershire, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring to a light simmer. Gradually whisk in cheddar cheese, allowing each bit of cheese to fully melt before adding more cheese. Once the sauce is fully melted and smooth, pour into bread boat.
• Broil for 30 seconds to slightly brown the top of the cheese, keeping a close eye because it can go from brown to burnt very quickly.
• Garnish with minced parsley. Serve with pretzels, vegetables, reserved bread, and chicken wings for dipping.

Steps:

• Place ingredients into bread maker according to manufacturers directions.
• Select dough setting.
• Take the dough out and shape it into a ball shape, stretch the sides under until the top is taut and it is in the desired shape.
• Slash the top and cover with an oiled plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel Let rise until doubled in size.
• Bake in a oven preheated to 355 for 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Sift teh flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
• Add the beer and mix well.
• Add the cheese, scallions, and jalapenos and mix well.
• The batter will be stiff.
• Spoon evenly into a greased 9x5 loaf pan and brush the top with the melted butter.
• Bake at 300º for 45 minutes or until browned.
• Remove from oven to cool and cut into 1/4 inch slices when ready to serve.
• To serve, arrange the slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1 minute or until brown.