Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a standard loaf pan or line with baking paper.

Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Add the beer and bacon:
Pour in the beer and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped cooked bacon. The batter will be thick and sticky.

Transfer to loaf pan:
Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Drizzle melted butter over the top.

Bake the bread:
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Cool and serve:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm — perfect with soup, eggs, or on its own!

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