Green Chile Beer Bread

This bread recipe is really simple and versatile, no kneading or rising required! I made the bread with few types of beer and found that I liked the recipe made with a Belgian White (sweeter), while my husband liked it better with a Brown Ale (nuttier). I also added a bonus recipe...Green Chile Beer Bread French Toast. I know what you're thinking...sounds weird? It's good trust me!

Green Chile Beer Bread

adapted from Epicurious, October 1999

Servings: 1 Loaf

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

3 cups Flour

1 Tbsp. Baking Powder

2 Tbsp. Sugar

1 tsp. Salt

1 bottle Beer

1/4 cup Green Chile - roasted and peeled

1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese - grated

1 Tbsp. Butter - melted

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick pan spray. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add beer stirring just until incorporated (do not over mix). Fold in green chile and cheese. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and top with melted butter. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Turn out on a rack and cool.

Bonus Recipe!

Green Chile Beer Bread French Toast

Ingredients:

1 Egg

1/2 cup Milk

1 Tbsp. Butter

2 slices Green Chile Beer Bread

Method:

In a shallow dish, whisk together egg and milk. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip each slice of bread in egg and milk mixture, coating both sides and allowing to soak for a few seconds. Place bread slices in the skillet. Brown on both sides and transfer french toast to serving plate...enjoy!