This Pumpkin Sage Beer Bread features all the flavors of fall. It's super easy to make and pairs well with soups and salads or is perfect on it's own...
For some reason, I don't make beer bread very often and for the life of me, can't answer why. It's probably one of the easiest bread recipes there is. The main ingredients are: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and beer.
If you're worrying that the flavor of sage might be too strong, don't be. The sage flavor is extremely subtle. It's lovely, really.
I always use a dark amber beer when I make beer bread because of the deep, rich taste it provides. A lighter beer won't give as much flavor. Although I didn't use it, a pumpkin ale might be nice to try.
This bread isn't sweet as most pumpkin breads tend to be. It's more of a savory bread that would go well with with a bowl of soup or chili and is especially nice to set out on a table to enjoy before a meal.
Pumpkin Sage Beer Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces beer (preferably dark beer)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage , roughly chopped or torn (or sub 1/2 teaspoon dry sage)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter , melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the beer, pumpkin, sage, and cheese.
- Spoon batter into a greased 5 x 9 loaf pan.
- Pour melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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