Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for the top

5 pieces bacon, cooked and diced

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

12 oz beer – a wheat beer works nicely, or a lager

4 Tbsp melted Kerrygold

Unsalted Butter

1 cup shredded Kerrygold

Skellig Cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, half of the chopped cooked bacon (reserve half for the top), cheese (reserve a quarter cup for the top), black pepper and baking powder

Stir in 2 Tbsp melted butter and 12 oz beer until just combined

Pour into a 1.5 qt loaf pan that has been brushed with a bit of the butter

Pour the remaining 2 Tbsp melted butter over the top

Sprinkle with remaining bacon, cheese an a grind or two of pepper

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top has turned golden brown

 

Variation:

If you’d like to spice up your St. Patrick’s party, add the following to the bowl at the beginning:

1/2 tsp chili powder (or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp minced jalapenos