1.17.2015

Bacon, Chive & Beer Bread



Let's be honest. Who wouldn't love a quick bread with bacon in it? I saw this recipe on Kristin's Pastry Affair and served it with Morrison Wood's Chili. It doesn't get much better than that. (I'm going to share Wood's chili recipe in the next post.)

As far as this bread is concerned: YUM. And toasted, even better. I cubed and toasted some to made croutons for the chili. Or you can serve it sliced with any soup...but it should be a nice hearty soup. Easy to make and no matter how you serve it, it'll be a hit.


Bacon, Chive & Beer Bread
Adapted slightly from Pastry Affair



Yields 1 loaf (I made two mini loaves and froze one)

Ingredients:

3 cups bread flour (all-purpose will be OK too) 
1 tablespoon baking powder 
3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives 
2-2 1/2 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled (about 15 thin slices) 
3/4 teaspoon salt 
12 ounces beer 
1/4 cup butter, melted

Method:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle it with fine bread crumbs, tapping the extra out. (The bread crumbs are an old Maida Heatter trick.)
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, chopped chives, salt, and crumbled bacon. Pour in beer and mix until just incorporated. The dough is very thick. Spread batter evenly in prepared baking pan. (I had to use my fingers) Pour melted butter over the top of the dough.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is browned. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.




22 comments:

  1. This bread sounds delicious! And the idea of making it into croutons is just genius.

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  2. Must be delish..we had chili and fresh bread last night:) Looking forward to see your chili recipe..

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  3. Oh yum! I may have to try that... I do believe I've written that in every recipe you've shared lately.

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  4. Your bread sounds delicious Barbara. Beer bread is one of the easiest and most delicious fast breads around. As I recall, Morrison Wood's chili was quite a feast in itself. Can't wait....
    Sam

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  5. This bread has to be fantastic. What a great idea for a football game to serve it with chili. Delish!

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  6. Love this bread dear Barbara! Look absolutely amazing!!

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  7. This bread sounds amazing!! I can't resist a good quick bread recipe :)

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  8. Mmmmm...bacon in bread. With chili. Sooooooo good! :)

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  9. mmm..that crisp crumbled bacon topping is totally irresistible! A great quick bread, Barbara.

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  10. i ... am ... speechless. never even considered this as a bacon lover from way back. this with chili will be amazeballs crazy good. thanks my friend, from the bottom of my gluten-free man-gut!

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  11. Very tasty! This bread is fantastic.

    cheers,

    Rosa

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  12. Beer bread is my FAVORITE. I'm sure the bacon and chives are crowd-pleasing additions!

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  13. Bacon AND beer? Oh yes!

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  14. I adore this kind of rustic quick bread, I imagine this one would be soooo good with soup, but toasted sounds pretty fabulous too :)

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  15. Hi Barbara, my husband would go crazy over this bread, love the way it looks.

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  16. I'd love a quick bread with bacon in it and beer and chili too!!! Okay, I'm officially hungry for some, NOW!!!

    Thanks for sharing, Barbara...

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  17. This bread sounds like every man's dream :P

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  18. Hi Barbara. This is a great recipe---simple ingredients, and I can imagine it is packed with flavor. Love the idea of making it into croutons.
    Now I'm looking forward to the chili post!

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  19. i might have to do some cagey maneuvering to sneak a beer away from my boyfriend, but i think he'd appreciate it in the end. what a tasty bread!

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  20. This is one great bread! Easy and good recipe to try since it has 3 of my favorite things in it. Thanks for the recipe!

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  21. Good Lord, this bread looks delicious! I can't wait to make it the next time I make Chili - thanks for sharing:)

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  22. Would it be wrong to put croutons in the chili AND serve the bread on the side? I'm trying it that way!!

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