Beer, Bacon, Cheese Bread

Beer, Bacon, Cheese Bread (Makes about 1 loaf) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp honey or sugar 1 egg 12 oz of your favorite strong beer 3 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shred Preheat oven to 375 degrees and coat a 9x12 loaf pan with cooking spray. Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes and drain off on paper towels. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Beat the egg and add in the honey, mix well. Pour mixture into flour mixture and stir well. Add in the beer and mix the batter well. Add in the bacon and cheddar and gently stirring to incorporate well. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the middle of the bread comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Cool another 10 minutes before cutting.