February 7, 2024
Review RecipeBeer Bread
With only a handful of simple ingredients, this easy and delicious beer bread recipe is soft and has so much flavor, it will surely become a favorite.
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This beer bread recipe yields an easy quick bread that is flavored with your favorite kind of beer. Baking bread doesn’t get much easier because there’s no kneading or yeast, and the best part of all, no rising time, and you end up with a finished product that has a delicious buttery crust and amazing flavor!
Beer Bread Ingredients
There’s something special about homemade bread, and beer bread takes things up a notch.
With its fluffy texture and subtle tang, it’s the perfect bread to accompany a hearty winter meal or to serve up as a snack with butter.
The yeast in the beer adds an extra depth of flavor that really rounds out each bite without being too overpowering.
You’ll need:
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour sifted
- 3 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ¼ cup of sugar
- 12 ounces of beer, light in color
- ⅓ cup of salted butter, melted
PRO TIP:
You can adjust the flavor of this bread based on the type of beer you use.
Substitutions And Additions
BEER: Because the beer you use in your beer bread recipe will have a significant effect on the loaf you make, choose a beer that matches your tastes. A light-bodied beer will make bread with a lighter flavor compared to a dark beer or stout. Some suggestions are:
- Guinness is for stout lovers
- If you’re an IPA (India pale ale) lover, use Harpoon IPA
- Pabst Blue Ribbon is good for those who like a lager
- Brown ale lovers should try Newcastle
- If you like Belgian beer, Golden Monkey from Victory Brewing Company is the one for your bread
- Oarsman Ale from Bell’s Brewery is the best for sour beer lovers
CHEESE: Take this basic beer bread to the next level by mixing cheddar cheese into the bread batter before transferring it to the pan.
How To Make This Beer Bread Recipe
The fantastic part of making this bread is that you don’t have to give it time to rise on the counter. You just mix up the dough, pop it in the oven and bake.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
This homemade beer bread recipe will make one loaf, but you could always double or triple it to make more.
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
STEP TWO: Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large bowl.
PRO TIP:
Sifting the flour is the most important part of this whole recipe. The bread will be lighter and airier if sifted. If not sifted, then it will be a denser bread.
STEP THREE: Pour the beer into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir to combine. The mixture will be sticky.
STEP FOUR: Transfer the bread mixture to the greased loaf pan. Use a spoon to spread the bread mixture out to the edges while leaving it somewhat uneven on the top to give it a more rustic bread look when it’s done cooking.
STEP FIVE: Pour melted butter over the bread mixture and place in the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with only a few crumbs.
PRO TIP:
Check the bread at 45 minutes of cook time. If it is too brown on the top, cover with aluminum foil for the remaining 10 minutes.
STEP SIX: Remove from the oven and let the bread cool for 10 minutes. Serve with butter, honey, and jam.
PRO TIP:
The top of the loaf will be buttery and crunchy after it’s done cooking.
How To Serve
There are so many delicious things that you can serve with homemade beer bread. A bowl of soup or chili goes particularly well to help you mop up all the liquid. Our favorite soups include this hamburger soup and crack chicken noodle soup!
Any kind of dips and spreads go well with homemade beer bread. I particularly like hot buffalo chicken dip or spinach artichoke dip.
If you are looking for more quick bread recipes, check out our pumpkin banana bread and rhubarb bread.
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Storing This Beer Quick Bread
Keep a loaf of this delicious bread on hand for your next hearty meal. Here’s how.
ON THE COUNTER: You can keep your homemade bread fresh for a few days when sealed in plastic wrap and stored at room temperature.
IN THE FREEZER: Beer bread can be frozen if you want to keep it for longer and don’t intend to eat it right away.
When you freeze beer bread, I recommend that you slice it first. Once you have cut the beer bread up, place baking paper between the slices, so they don’t freeze together. The best way to freeze this loaf is to wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in a plastic freezer bag to keep it extra fresh.
This easy beer bread recipe uses beer to create a fluffy loaf with a delicious texture. Something so novel but so tasty will surprise and impress all your guests, whether they are beer lovers or not. This just might become your new favorite quick bread!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it matter what kind of beer I use?
Choosing a beer is up to your personal preference. Both a dark beer and a lighter beer would work well in this easy recipe. The flavor of the bread will change slightly depending on the beer flavor you choose.
Can I freeze this bread?
This easy no-knead bread recipe can be frozen for up to three months stored in a freezer bag or airtight container.
Can I use whole wheat flour in this recipe?
While we have not tried a version with whole wheat flour, we don’t see any reason why you couldn’t give this a try.
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Beer Bread
With only a handful of simple ingredients, this easy and delicious beer bread recipe is soft and has so much flavor, it will surely become a favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 12 ounces beer, light in color
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Butter or spray the inside of a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the beer into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir to combine. The mixture will be sticky.
- Transfer the bread mixture to the loaf pan. Use a spoon to spread bread mixture out to edges while leaving it somewhat uneven on the top to give it a more rustic look when it’s done cooking.
- Pour the melted butter over the bread mixture and place it in the preheated oven.
- Bake 45-55 minutes uncovered until a toothpick comes out clean or with only a few crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Serve with butter, honey, and jam.
Notes
- You can adjust the flavor of this bread based on the type of beer you use.
- This homemade beer bread recipe will make one loaf, but you could always double or triple it to make more.
- Sifting the flour is the most important part of this whole recipe. The bread will be lighter and airier if sifted. If not sifted, then it will be a denser bread.
- Check the bread at 45 minutes of cook time. If it is too brown on the top, cover with aluminum foil for the remaining 10 minutes.
- The top of the loaf will be buttery and crunchy after it’s done cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Layne Henderson says
We love this recipe – it’s so easy and smells divine when baking! I could eat the whole loaf while it’s still warm, with butter!!
Carolyn says
I’ve made this bread many times. It really is delicious and really simple to make.
Jenny says
I love bread and this looks amazing. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, see you next week!
Mrs O. Blinnikka says
I live in Australia, our bottle sizes are different to the USA.
Could you please clarify the size of the bottle of beer, how many mills or ounces?
Thank you, OB
Layne Henderson says
No problem – 11.53oz or 341 ml for the beer. Hope you enjoy 🙂
Tim Hamilton says
If I use gluten flour that is not self rising, how would I incorporate yeast?
Layne Henderson says
I’m not sure as I have not made it that way – you would need to experiment! Hope you enjoy!
Treena says
Such a delicious bread. Great for sandwiches!
MB Smith says
I’m thinking I would taste 3 tbsp sugar in the bread. Does the sugar need to be in there to make the recipe work?
Layne Kangas says
This is my grandma’s recipe and it turns out perfectly and is super delicious. I have never tried it without!
Deb says
I only have all purpose flour not self rising as far as I can tell. Will that work in this receipe for the 3 ingredient Beer Bread receipe?
Layne Kangas says
I would suggest adding 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to each cup of all purpose flour to make it self rising for your recipe to work best! 🙂 Enjoy!
Betty says
What is a cup measurement in grams please
Layne Kangas says
It’s 130 grams! Enjoy!
Jean Weaterman says
Did you sift your flour?
Layne Kangas says
I don’t but you could if you wanted to 🙂 Enjoy!
Tracey says
Oh my!! I just made this and it’s GREAT!!! My house smells good and the bread taste awesome. I used Budweiser beer. It’s very sweet tasting. Mine came out a little crumbly. Any suggestion on what I need to do?
June says
I just spotted the bread recipe today and I want to make it. I want to make a second version by adding some grated cheddar. I figure 1 cup should work. That is a future experiment. It would be great with chilli.
Anna says
Hi. I and my grandson love bread. Can this recipe be made to taste salty and buttery instead of sweet?
Layne Kangas says
I haven’t tried it another way, so I am not sure – I love the flavor of this bread, it’s not overly sweet and tastes delicious with butter on it!
Roy says
Can this bread be made in a bread machine?
Layne Kangas says
I have never tried doing it in my machine. It’s really easy to do this one without and I’m not sure if it would turn out as good in the machine!
Robert Sawyer says
I make mine with pumpkin head beer and cinnamon in the fall and citrus ale and orange/line zest in the spring. Very tasty and easy.
Iseult DeVile says
Made it today, half loaf is already gone! I’ll try it with black beer as well to see how it effects the smell and flavour… By the way I used light brown sugar and the sweetness in the crust was amazin’!
Meg says
This is like my grandma’s recipe – very delicious!
lynn Doane says
My husband had me print this recipe. He said he has always wanted to try it. It looks yummy. I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks.
Judy says
This bread looks great. I am going to make this tonight for dinner.
Heather N says
I’ve made this and added shredded cheddar and chives. DELICIOUS 😋
Debbie C Long says
LOVE BEER BREAD !!!!
Angie says
Simple but soo tasty!!! We all loved this one!!!
Victoria Smith says
Delicious topped with butter.
Gail Black says
Yummy! So easy too!
Sunni J says
We have made this several years in a row for Thanksgiving, and it’s one of our favorite dishes! I usually use a vanilla bean ale or a peach cobbler sour
Lori DeLeon says
I added a hand full of Carolina Reaper and cheddar cheese with a few pickled jalapeños and fresh serranos. This is a quick, easy and tasty bread.
Nicole says
This bread was delicious. I had leftover beer from making chili and I wanted to use it up. I’m glad I did sift the flour because it rose beautifully. I served some with the chili, which was amazing together, and the leftovers topped with butter and honey. I will absolutely make this again. Great recipe.