Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Beer Bread—perfectly crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and no yeast required!
Easy Beer Bread (Makes 1 loaf)
Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 12 oz (355 ml) beer (lager or ale works well, room temperature)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add beer: Pour beer into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick and sticky—don’t overmix!
- Pour into pan: Spread batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan.
- Add butter: Brush melted butter over the top for a golden crust.
- Bake: 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let bread cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
Optional Add-Ins & Variations:
- Cheese & herbs: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar and 1–2 tsp chopped rosemary or thyme.
- Sweet version: Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon for a dessert-style bread.
- Garlic butter: Brush with garlic-infused butter before baking for savory garlic beer bread.
If you want, I can also give a super-easy one-bowl skillet beer bread version that has a rustic crust and cooks in 30 minutes—great for last-minute baking.
Do you want me to share that skillet version?
