Easy Beer Bread

This Easy Beer Bread recipe is so easy - just six ingredients are needed to make a wonderful loaf of homemade bread in just a little over an hour. This beer bread recipe without yeast will result in a soft loaf with a crusty top that is perfect as a dinner side dish.

Be sure to check out our time-saving tips after the recipe. Please note that the alcohol evaporates during the baking process, making this recipe great for bread lovers of all ages.

Hello Friends! If you are like us, you are likely wondering when you can travel again. We have had four trips canceled in the last few weeks. That being said, we have been spending a lot of time at home so I have been cooking and baking quite a bit.

Today’s recipe is an easy one when you are looking to bake some bread rather quickly. This recipe is just five ingredients and it is great to make when you want some bread to go with dinner and you do not have a ton of time. It makes wonderful, buttery bread and it takes less time than the traditional bread recipe,

What is Beer Bread?

Beer bread is made with just a few ingredients and where beer is used instead of yeast as the leavening agent. The result is a delicious buttery bread that is quick to make. People often worry that beer bread is not good for kids, however, the alcohol evaporates in the baking process. This is the perfect no yeast beer bread!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This is one of those quick bread recipes.

This beer bread has only six basic ingredients. I have tried recipes with just two or three ingredients, but this recipe uses all-purpose flour so you need to have a little baking powder to help it rise.

If you use self-rising flour, you can omit the baking powder,

Ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients are needed.

Flour – My recipe uses all-purpose flour because it is what I usually have on hand. If you like, you can use self-rising flour and leave out the baking powder that is called for in this recipe. You can also use wheat flour if you prefer.

Beer – Use your favorite type of beer. I love using pale ales, and lagers when I make this. You can also use dark beer and dark ales for this recipe. You want to use something with a little body so I would not recommend using any light beer for this recipe. The beer bakes out in this recipe, but you can also use non-alcoholic beer if you wish.

Butter – If you have been here a while, you know that I love using real butter. If you only have margarine, that will work just fine. 

Equipment and Kitchen Tools

• large bowl
• loaf pan
• wooden spoon
• wire rack

How to  make Beer Bread

Beer bread is one of the easiest types of bread to make with just a handful of ingredients.

Start with sifted flour and pour your favorite beer into the center of the batter.

Mix gently and the batter will be sticky and lumpy.

Pour into a greased ban and top with a tablespoon of butter for a nice golden crust.

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Time-saving Tips for this Easy Recipe

You can double this recipe and make two loaves. 

Premix the flour, baking soda, salt and sugar and store in airtight containers. You will have beer bread mix all ready to just add a can of beer and a little butter, saving you time to prepare in the future.

Use a bread knife to cut the beer bread. It will make perfectly cut slices with ease. 

Substitutions, Variations and Serving Suggestions

Experiment with different beers. If you tryed with a lighter beer, try a darker beer and see how the flavor of the beer changes it.

Enjoy this beer bread with a hearty bowl of soup or chili. Or heck, enjoy with a bottle of beer . This is an easy quick bread to make any time of year.

Can you Freeze Beer Bread?

Absolutely. Once the bread cools, seal the cooled loaves in foil and place them in a freezer bag. When serving, place the foil-wrapped loaf into the oven at 300° oven for 20 minutes.

More Easy Bread Recipes

• Ultimate Garlic Bread - Cheesy goodness in a simple recipe that goes well with so many casserole and pasta dishes. 
• Easy Golden Corn Bread -this easy Cornbread Recipe from Cornmeal is so easy to make and is delicious! It takes the same time as a mix and tastes so good! 
• Classic Zucchini Bread - Made with fresh zucchini for a wonderful way to celebrate the season.

Easy Beer Bread

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