1-First Steps: Prep Your Oven and Ingredients First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to keep everything from sticking. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and sugar until they are well combined. This dry mix sets the base for your bread’s texture and taste.

2-Next, stir in the crispy cooked bacon, finely minced jalapeno pepper, and grated cheddar cheese to spread the flavors evenly. For easy vegan baking tips on our site, check out how to adapt this step with substitutions. Pour in the non-light beer at room temperature and melted butter, then mix gently until just combined overmixing can make the bread tough, so keep it light!

3-Baking and Finishing Touches: Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for an even bake. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the crust turns a golden brown. If you’re making vegan or gluten-free versions, remember to use the substitutions we mentioned earlier.

4-Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack. This cooling step helps it set perfectly. Once it’s ready, slice it up and enjoy it’s so scrumptious warm from the oven! For more ideas on pairing it with meals, you can discover soup recipes that go great with this bread.