5 from 20 votes
Beer Bread
Beer Bread is a simple quick bread made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and beer, which acts as the leavening agent along with baking powder. The dough is mixed just until combined, then baked topped with melted butter to create a golden, tender loaf with a slightly crisp crust. The method avoids yeast, allowing a quick rise and straightforward preparation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% 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.