Cheddar Garlic Beer Bread

Ingredients

• 4 ounces vegan cheddar style cheese (about 6 slices)
• 1/2 cup Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks with Olive Oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/4 cup vegan sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 12-ounce bottle light lager beer (or pumpkin beer or stout), room temperature
• flaky salt and pepper, to garnish