Beer Bread
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Beer Bread
Description
The Beer Bread recipe utilizes the carbonation in beer and baking powder to leaven a dense but tender bread. Mixing the dry ingredients first ensures even distribution of leavening, while careful stirring minimizes overmixing, which can toughen the crumb. The addition of melted butter atop the dough before baking contributes to a buttery crust highlight. Baking in a loaf pan shapes the bread for easy slicing.
This bread pairs well with soups, stews, or as a side for meals. Its mildly sweet crumb from sugar balances the slight bitterness of beer, resulting in a flavorful but not overpowering quick bread.
Measure flour by weight for consistent results. Honey can replace sugar if preferred. Slicing with a serrated knife is best to avoid crushing the crumb. The bread stores well for several days at room temperature and freezes well when wrapped tightly.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can beer (12-ounce/355ml)
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Slowly pour in the beer while stirring. (it will foam.) Continue stirring until the foaming subsides and just until the dough is combined and no dry streaks of flour remain. Scoop the dough into the greased baking pan. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the top of the dough.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Immediately remove the bread from the pan and place on a wire rack.
- Brush all over with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and let cool completely. Bread can be tightly wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to 4 days, or sliced, wrapped, and frozen in a freezer container for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Stir the dough only until just combined to prevent a dense loaf.
- Use a scale to measure flour for the best accuracy; fluff and spoon into cups if scales are unavailable.
- Honey can be substituted for sugar to adjust sweetness and flavor.
- Pour melted butter over the dough before baking for a crisp, buttery crust.
- Self-rising flour may replace all-purpose flour and baking powder together.
- Use a serrated knife for cleanly slicing the baked bread without crushing.
- Store bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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