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Buttery Beer Bread
Buttery Beer Bread is a moist, dense bread combining all-purpose flour, two types of sugar, and beer as a leavening agent. Melted butter is poured over the dough before baking, forming a rich, buttery crust. This bread has a golden brown exterior and soft interior, suitable as a side or snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
slices
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 (12-ounce) beer
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white sugar, and 1 (12-ounce) can beer. Mix together until it forms a dough.
- Evenly spread the dough into the prepared pan. Pour ½ cup unsalted melted butter on top of the dough.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Notes
- The alcohol content from the beer fully evaporates during the baking process.
- Use a 12-ounce beer of your choice; lighter or maltier beers will affect the flavor.
- Ensure the loaf pan is well greased to prevent sticking and aid even browning.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when fully baked.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
265mg
(11%)
Potassium
149mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.