Beer and cheese bread

Ale? Cheese? Two of my favourite things, so I had to try this recipe from David Myers and Simon King, aka The Hairy Bikers, aka The Hairy Bakers. Their telly programs might have a slightly annoying format, but some of their recipes look great.

You can really smell and taste the ale and cheese (cheddar and parmesan) in the finished loaf.

Here’s their recipe, over on BBC Food.

When I make it again, I think I’ll experiment, as mine were tasty but not perfect – you might be able to spot the deformities in the photos.

I’d reduce the yeast a tad. I’d add a first proving stage, letting it rise for say an hour or two then knocking it back before shaping the loaves for a second proving. Finally, I’d cook them in a hotter oven.