Spicy Beer Bread - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Sift teh flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
Add the beer and mix well.
Add the cheese, scallions, and jalapenos and mix well.
The batter will be stiff.
Spoon evenly into a greased 9x5 loaf pan and brush the top with the melted butter.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until browned.
Remove from oven to cool and cut into 1/4 inch slices when ready to serve.
To serve, arrange the slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1 minute or until brown.