Cheddar-Herb Beer Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the inside of a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick spray and set aside.
2. 2
   Whisk together the all-purpose flour, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and herbs in a large mixing bowl. Add in the cheese and stir in the beer just to combine. Spread the batter, which will form into a ball, evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds, if using. (I moistened the top with beaten egg and we didn't have sunflower seeds).
3. 3
   Bake on the middle rack of the oven about 45 to 55 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
5. 5
   Serve warm.
6. 6
   Option - 1) Rosemary-Feta.
7. 7
   2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
8. 8
   Option - 2) Italian.
9. 9
   1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano.
10. 10
    2 minced cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan.
11. 11
    Here are some more tasty things that can be add:
12. 12
    1 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary.
13. 13
    2 Tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
14. 14
    2 Tablespoons chopped fresh.
15. 15
    2 minced garlic cloves.
16. 16
    1/4 cup chopped fresh chives,.
17. 17
    1/2 cup chopped scallions.