Herbed Beer Bread:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and thyme. Stir well.

2. Add 1 can (355mL/1 and 1/2 cups) of  room temperature beer and stir just until combined. 

3. Pour into a greased 8×4-inch loaf pan.

4. Bake in 375°F oven for 40 – 45 minutes or until crusty and golden brown. 

5. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes. Remove and place on wire cooling rack. 

6. Brush top of bread with melted butter.

Honey Butter

Honey butter is quick and easy to make and delicious spread on the baked Beer Bread. To make the honey butter, in a small mixing bowl combine butter, honey and vanilla and stir well to combine.

Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix (makes approximately 1/3 cup of mix)

This will make close to 1/3 cup of seasoning. You will only need 1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. (optional to sprinkle on top of the loaf)  of the seasoning to mix into the bread and 2 tsp. to sprinkle on top with the cheese. 

Leftover seasoning may be stored in an airtight container for up to six months.

Cheddar and Everything Bagel Beer Bread

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine bread mix, 1 tbsp. of Everything Bagel Seasoning and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 

2. Add 1 can (355mL/1 and 1/2 cups) of beer at room temperature to the Beer Bread Mix and stir just until combined. 

3. Pour into a greased 8×4-inch loaf pan.

4. Top with other 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 2 tsp. Everything Bagel Seasoning.

4. Bake in 375°F oven for 40 – 45 minutes or until crusty and golden brown. 

5. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes. Remove and place on wire cooling rack.

Store leftover bread wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.