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    Home » Recipes » Quick Breads

    Easy Beer Bread

    Modified: Aug 20, 2024 · Published: Feb 10, 2021 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 6 Comments

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    This Homemade EASY Beer Bread comes together using only 6 ingredients! With a perfect buttery crust and soft, tender inside, this simple recipe is sure to become your new go-to bread for any meal!

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    • Quick Homemade Beer Bread
    • What is Beer Bread?
    • What Beer Is Best for Beer Bread?
    • Ingredients needed for this recipe
    • How to make Beer Bread
    • Tips for the best beer bread
    • How to store easy beer bread
    • Serving Suggestions
    • More Bread Recipes to try
    • Easy Homemade Beer Bread

    Quick Homemade Beer Bread

    Quick Breads are one of my favorite things to bake due to the fact they are quick and easy! There is no kneading, proofing yeast, or rising period – simply mix (all in one bowl!), and bake.

    If you’ve never made Beer Bread before, you’re in for a treat with this recipe! In under one hour, the most delicious, buttery, and comforting beer bread will yours to enjoy!

    This bread can be served with just about any meal! Personally, I tend to serve this bread with a hearty stew or soup option, but of course, with my family loving their bread item at dinner, I add it to grilled/baked dishes, casseroles, and more!

    What is Beer Bread?

    Beer bread is any bread that includes beer in the dough mixture. Depending on the type of beer used, it may or may not contribute leavening to the baking process. Thus, beer breads range from heavy, unleavened, loaves to light breads and roll. Beer Bread is typically buttery, chewy, and tastes like your favorite beer. The yeast in the beer interacts with the sugar to help the bread to rise (and the baking powder gives the bread an additional boost to keep it from becoming dense). 

    What Beer Is Best for Beer Bread?

    The great thing about this bread is you can use any beer. If you have beer on hand, you’re set without needing to run to the store for a specific kind.

    Remember, the beer flavor comes through in this bread, so be sure to use one you actually like as you will subtly taste it. Dark style lagers have notes of caramel and roasted malts, which will give you a strong and smooth flavor. Whereas Miller Lite or Bud Light will deliver the mildest beer flavor. You can even have fun using seasonal brews like pumpkin ale and hard cider.

    Don’t worry  if you’re not a beer fan, you will still enjoy this despite the flavor of the beer! It might be a different flavor than what you’re used to but the bread itself is moist, with a hint of sweetness, and the texture of the bread is incredible.

    a slice of beer bread with butter spread on it

    Ingredients needed for this recipe

    See printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact ingredient amounts and directions.

    • Flour- all-purpose flour works best in this recipe to keep the bread lighter, and less dense
    • Baking  Powder- this helps with leavening so the bread comes out springy, light, chewy, and delicious
    • Salt- this enhances the overall flavor
    • Sugar- this “feeds” the yeast and helps it to activate
    • Beer– this not only works with the baking powder for a leavening agent, but it also provides the moisture and helps keep the texture fluffy and light
    • Butter- helps add to the golden brown color and gives this bread a savory addition

    How to make Beer Bread

    Using only 5 simple steps, this bread comes together in no time!

    1. Whisk together dry ingredients.
    2. Pour in the beer and stir until just combined.
    3. Transfer dough to a greased loaf pan.
    4. Drizzle melted butter on top.
    5. Place loaf pan into preheated oven to bake.

    Tips for the best beer bread

    • For a boost of flavor, use a dark ale. Of course, if you only have light, that works too, but darker ales are my go-to in this bread.
    • Don’t over-mix the dough as it will change the texture and become a bit more dense and dry.
    • Feel free to add in some herbs such as rosemary, basil, parsley, or thyme to the batter.
    • Add some shredded cheese for a tasty flavor variation.
    • Make sure your beer is room temperature. This helps the bread rise and creates a better texture than cold beer.
    • You can swap the sugar for honey if you prefer.
    • Have self-rising flour on hand? You can use that in place of all-purpose and omit the baking powder.

    a loaf of beer bread that is simple to make

    How to store easy beer bread

    This bread is best enjoyed the same day it’s baked – fresh from the oven with a slab of butter! However, if you have leftovers, here is how to store:

    Store this bread at room temperature for about 2-3 days. Make sure you keep it in an airtight container to keep it moist. I don’t recommend putting the bread in the refrigerator as this seems to speed up the process of making it stale and dry.

    To freeze: double wrap it in saran wrap and aluminum foil. You can freeze it for up to 6 months. Let it come to room temp in your fridge before slicing it. Reheat each slice in the microwave for 20 seconds.

    Serving Suggestions

    My favorite way to enjoy this bread is to slice (with a serrated knife) and slab some butter on top when the bread is warm! Here are some other great options to try too:

    • Butter and/or Honey
    • Jam
    • Serve with a bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup
    • On the side with some Chili or Beef Stew

    More Bread Recipes to try

    Can’t get enough of some delicious bread? Me either! Here are some more great bread recipes (savory bread and more)!

    • Delicious Homemade Crusty Bread (skip the loaf of bread from the store and try this for soups)
    • Smoked Cheesy Bread
    • Pull Apart Pizza Bread
    • Camp Bread

     

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    Easy Homemade Beer Bread

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Easy Beer Bread is made with just 6 ingredients and requires no yeast to make! Fluffy on the inside with a crispy, buttery top that’s so good that you’ll be wondering where this bread has been all your life.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish, Snack
    Servings 8
    Calories 232 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Large Loaf Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups flour *all purpose
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoon sugar *decrease by 1 tablespoon if you prefer a less sweet bread
    • 12 oz beer *room temperature is best
    • 2 tablespoon butter, melted

    Instructions
     

    • Grease a loaf pan and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
    • Pour in the beer and stir until just combined. *dough will be thick at this point.
    • Spread dough as best as possible into prepared loaf pan.
    • Pour melted butter evenly on top of dough and place pan into oven.
    • Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly prior to serving!

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from: Striped Spatula

    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Susan A. Casterlin says

      January 24, 2025 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this recipe, my husband asks for it all the time!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        January 26, 2025 at 5:07 pm

        Yay!! Love hearing that!! Glad you both enjoy the recipe!!

        Reply
    2. Karen Woolsey says

      March 08, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely amazing!! Will be making this often..

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        March 09, 2021 at 9:03 am

        Yay! Glad you enjoyed!!

        Reply
    3. Karen Woolsey says

      February 11, 2021 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      This sounds amazing!! I’m off to the store to get beer.lol I can’t wait to make this. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 11, 2021 at 10:49 am

        Yay! Love hearing that! Hope you enjoy and be sure to keep me posted!

        Reply
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