Beer Bread
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Beer Bread
Description
This Beer Bread blends self-rising flour with a room-temperature beer and a hint of honey, providing sweetness and activating leavening agents in the flour for rising without yeast. The dough is mixed until just combined to avoid developing gluten that would toughen the bread. Over-mixing can lead to a dense texture, so some lumps are acceptable.
After transferring the dough to a greased loaf pan, melted butter is poured on top, which helps form a rich, golden crust during the 40-45 minute bake. The result is a moist bread with a slightly sweet and malty flavor influenced by the beer choice.
Variations include adding cheese, garlic powder, herbs, or diced meats like bacon or ham to the batter before baking for savory extensions. Using a darker beer like Guinness imparts a fuller flavor, while doubling honey or adding dried fruits creates a sweeter loaf. Proper measuring of flour and fresh self-rising flour are important for the right rise and texture.
This bread pairs well with soups, stews, or can be sliced for sandwiches or toast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 (12 ounce) beer in can, at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the self-rising flour, honey, beer, and salt until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan.
- Pour melted butter over the top of the dough.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Measure flour accurately by spooning and leveling or weighing to avoid a dense loaf.
- Use a beer you enjoy; light or non-alcoholic beers work, and darker beers add stronger flavor.
- Do not over-mix the batter; stir just until combined to maintain moist, tender bread.
- Ensure self-rising flour is fresh for proper rising; expired flour affects texture.
- Try adding cheese, garlic powder, herbs, or diced meats for savory variations.
- Sweet variations can be made by increasing honey and adding dried fruits.
- Use the bread as a side for soups or sliced for sandwiches and toast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf (12 slices)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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