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Classic Beer Bread
Beer Bread is a classic quick bread that's great for casual entertaining. It's lightly-sweet, buttery, and delicious served as an appetizer, snack, or side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 227 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur) , 350 grams (measured with the spoon-and-level method after sifting)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder , (12 grams)
- 1 teaspoon table salt , (6 grams)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar , (25-50 grams), depending on how sweet you like your bread
- 12 ounce bottle of beer , room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter , melted (28 grams), plus additional for greasing the loaf pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 1 pound (8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 3/4" high) loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Pour in beer and stir just to combine. For a tender bread, don't over-mix. Batter will be thick and won't have a totally smooth appearance.
- Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out so it reaches all four corners. Drizzle with the melted butter.
- Bake for 35-55 minutes, until the top is golden and a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. (Baking time will depend on the heat conductivity of the pan you're using, as well as your oven; my loaves most often take 40-45 mintues.)
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Slice the bread when it's just slightly warm or room temperature and serve.
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Notes
- The bread is best enjoyed the day it's baked, but can be stored at room temperature for an extra day. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. To refresh the loaf, wrap it in foil and warm it for 8-10 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
- For substitutions, see the FAQ's above.
- For tips on choosing a beer to make this bread, see the Beer Types section above.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
319mg
(13%)
Potassium
163mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.