Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Prepare bread pan by greasing with butter; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar with a whisk. Make a well in the center; add bacon, about 3/4 of cheese and beer into the well.
4. 4
   Stir mixture with a spoon until combined.
5. 5
   Pour mixture into prepared bread pan; add remaining cheese and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of butter.
6. 6
   Bake for 30 minutes; remove from oven and drizzle remaining butter over the top.
7. 7
   Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until browned on top and loaf thumps when you tap the top.
8. 8
   Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool on wire rack. You can brush with more butter if you choose.