Cheesy Beer Bread

Cheesy Beer Bread

1 12-oz. bottle beer
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. milk
4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. yeast
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Grease 2, 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.

In medium saucepan warm beer.  Stir in milk and 2 Tbsp. butter to melt.  Pour into large bowl.  Add flour, salt, sugar and yeast.  Then add pepper, cayenne, onion powder and garlic powder.

Add cheese gradually.  Dough should be somewhat soft and sticky.  Let rise for 2 hours.

Form into loaves or buns and put into pans.  Let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Bake for about 30 minutes. Depending on if you have buns or loaves, you'll need to watch it.