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Parmesan Beer Fantails

Published: Feb 24, 2023 · Modified: May 21, 2024 by Jenn ·This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Beer Bread Recipe made with Parmesan and Asiago Cheeses

When Beer Bread and Cheese combine to make a fun zingy muffin, what's not to love?! I mean we all like a cold beer with a slice of pizza right?

For these Beer Bread Muffins I used a Pilsner Beer to enhance the overall flavors. Fresh Parsley and Garlic Powder for a balanced nutty flavor. Parmesan pairs nicely with asiago for cheese breads, creating an overall pizza like experience. These are almost like having garlic cheese knots, but with a softer texture.

What is a Pilsner? Why Are You Baking Bread With Beer?

Pilsner is a lager beer with a strong hop flavor. Beer amplifies the toasty flavor of savory breads and adds moisture, and creates a more delicate crumb.  Due to its natural leavening agents, beer can shorten the proof time in yeast breads.

Beer Bread Fantail Muffins served with pilsner beer

What you need for Parmesan Beer Bread Fantail Muffins:

  • 12 cup muffin tin
  • Fresh Mozzarella and Asiago Cheese
  • Fresh Parsley
  • One cup of Pilsner Beer at room temperature

Try making these muffins for a weekend brunch or afternoon snack!

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Step By Step Fantail Muffins

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*This recipe was inspired by Bake From Scratch magazine's Parmesan-Gouda Fantails, originally created by Marian Cooper Cairns. I made a few adjustments using parmesan and asiago cheeses with garlic powder.

Beer Bread Recipe made with Parmesan and Asiago Cheeses
Jenn Davis

Parmesan Beer Bread Fantail Muffins

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Parmesan Beer Bread Muffins made with pilsner, parmesan, mozzarella, parsley, and garlic in a fun fantail shape. Flavorful savory bread recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 24 minutes mins
Proofing Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 39 minutes mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 232
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dough
  • 1 cup (240 g) Pilsner Beer at room temperature, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 cups (375 g) All Purpose Flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (125 g) grated fresh Parmesan Cheese, divided
  • ½ cup (60 g) grated fresh Asiago Cheese, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 3 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Butter Drizzle:
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Parsley
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Method
 

  1. Pour ¼ cup (60 g) of beer into a microwave safe bowl for 10 seconds. Temp should be between 105F/40C to 110F/43C, any warmer and it will kill the active yeast.
  2. Mix in sugar and yeast, stirring gently with a wooden spoon.
  3. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  4. Add melted butter and remaining ¾ cup (180 g) of beer. Gently stir to combine.
  5. Using bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment, work 2 cups (250 g) of the flour, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, and salt together at medium speed.
  6. Pour in yeast mixture slowly, continuing at medium speed.
  7. Dough should start to form and grip the paddle attachment.
  8. Slowly spoon in remaining flour until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  9. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set in a warm draft free place to proof, about 45 min.
  10. Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with baking spray.
  11. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Punch down excess air.
  12. Divide into two equal portions.
  13. Roll first half into a 12 in by 12 in square. Sprinkle with ¼ cup (30 g) Asiago cheese and gently press with fingertips into the dough.
  14. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife cut into 6 even strips.
  15. Stack the strips evenly onto one another.
  16. Then, cut short length into 6 equal pieces.
  17. Place each piece sideways into the center of the muffin tray cups.
  18. Repeat with second half of dough.
  19. Gently separate the top half of the layers to create a fantail.
  20. Loosely cover the muffin tray with plastic wrap and set in a warm draft free place to puff for a second proof. This should take an additional 40-45 min.
  21. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
  22. Bake muffins until golden brown about 20-24 min.
  23. Set muffin tray on cooling rack for 10 minutes before removing each muffin.
  24. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, add remaining 2 tablespoon of butter, teaspoon of garlic, and 2 tablespoon of Parsley. On medium low heat, allow butter to melt and cook down parsley.
  25. Drizzle warm butter mixture onto muffins.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal

Notes

Pour an ice cold beer and enjoy your hard work with a delish Beer Bread Fantail Muffin!

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  1. Dee @ The Kitchen Snob

    August 03, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    These look really good! I've never tried anything like this. Looks interesting!

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    • Jenn

      August 03, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Lots of flavor! You will love them:)

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