Spicy Beer Bread

Great served with chili!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  pinch salt
• 1 (9 ounce) bottle  pale ale
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 2  scallions, thinly sliced including green part
• 10  ounces  jalapenos, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter

Directions

1. Sift teh flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
2. Add the beer and mix well.
3. Add the cheese, scallions, and jalapenos and mix well.
4. The batter will be stiff.
5. Spoon evenly into a greased 9x5 loaf pan and brush the top with the melted butter.
6. Bake at 300º for 45 minutes or until browned.
7. Remove from oven to cool and cut into 1/4 inch slices when ready to serve.
8. To serve, arrange the slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1 minute or until brown.