Garlic Herb Beer Bread
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Garlic Herb Beer Bread
Description
This bread uses all-purpose flour combined with baking powder and dried herbs for a quick bread rise. The addition of honey balances the earthiness of the beer and herbs. Minced garlic adds savory depth. The batter is mixed and poured into a loaf pan, then topped with melted butter to promote a crisp, golden crust during baking.
After about an hour in the oven, the result is a loaf with a slightly sweet, garlicky flavor and soft crumb. The dried herbs make this a convenient pantry recipe but can be substituted with fresh herbs for a brighter taste. The beer acts as the leavening agent and flavor base, and using a light beer avoids bitterness.
This bread is useful as a side for soups, stews, or salads, or simply served warm with butter. Adjustments to flour types are possible with care to maintain texture and rise.
You can substitute all-purpose flour with self-rising flour by omitting the baking powder.For a healthier option, use white wheat flour or a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend but check beer ingredients for gluten content.Butter adds moisture and helps develop a golden crust when brushed on top before baking.Using dried herbs keeps this a pantry staple, but fresh herbs can replace dried at a ratio of 1 tablespoon fresh for 1 teaspoon dried.Light beers are preferred to avoid bitterness while baking out most of the alcohol.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 (12 ounce) beer
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp butter melted (separated)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375. Spray a loaf pan with non stick baking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, dried herbs, minced garlic and honey.
- Add in 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the beer, stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Smooth out the top and brush the remaining melted butter on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with self-rising flour by leaving out the baking powder.
- Consider white wheat or gluten-free flour for variations, but verify gluten in your beer choice.
- Brushing melted butter on top before baking creates a rich, golden crust.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried herbs at a ratio of 3:1 for a brighter flavor.
- Use a light beer to prevent any bitter flavors; most alcohol will bake off during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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