Beer Batter Cheese Bread

Cook's County Quick Bread Recipe

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F Grease 10" cast iron skillet sides and bottom with vegetable oil

Step 2

Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, sugar and chives. Add 1 1/2 Cups of shredded Gruyere. Mix with fingers to coat the cheese and evenly distribute the cheese.

Step 3

Individually add and stir the melted butter and beer into the mixture. Stir the mixture until just combined. Don't overmix.

Step 4

Spoon the mixture into the skillet and spread evenly out to the sides. Create a craggy top texture. Note: This batter will not spread or rise on its own. Sprinkle 1/2 C of Gruyere shredded on the top to give a golden brown crust on top.

Step 5

Place the skillet on the center rack of the preheated oven and cook for 20 - 25 minutes. Rotating the skillet halfway through baking. Bread is done with a clean toothpick test in the center.

Step 6

Cool in the skillet on a rack for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove bread from skillet and allow to continue cooling for an additional 20 minutes