5 from 38 votes
Easy Homemade Beer Bread
Easy Homemade Beer Bread combines flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and beer for a quick bread with a moist crumb and mild yeast flavor. The melted butter brushed on top adds richness and develops a golden crust during baking. The method requires minimal mixing and no yeast activation. The resulting loaf is dense yet tender, suitable for slicing alongside meals or for sandwiches.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
317 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour (sifted)**
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 can beer (12 ounces / 33 cl )(of choice / room temperature but not flat)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted / divided)
**I sifted the flour two times, the second time I sifted the flour, baking powder and salt together.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour an 9x5 inch loaf pan (23 x 12 centimeters)
- In a medium bowl add sifted flour mixture and sugar, beer and 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Mix together with a wooden spoon just until combined. (I did 18 stirs with a wood spoon).
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan top with the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter and bake for approximately 55 - 60 minutes, check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let sit in loaf pan for 5 minutes before removing, then let sit 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.