Easy Homemade Beer Bread
Beer Bread, this delicious, easy to make Homemade bread is made with only 6 ingredients. Not too sweet, perfect anytime especially warm out of the oven. It will become a family favourite.
There’s nothing like homemade fresh bread, especially if it’s fast and easy and no yeast required! We have become lovers not only of this bread but also No Yeast Pizza Dough and a Simple Irish Soda Bread!
I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe it is already 2020! And here in Italy it is a big day celebrated with Lentils and Sausages.
Which hopefully brings you lots of riches in the coming year! And what better way to serve lentils then with a side of Beer Bread.
How to make Beer Bread
- In a medium bowl add sifted flour mixture and sugar, beer and part of the melted butter.
- Mix together with a wooden spoon just until combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and top with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake for approximately 55 – 60 minutes, check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the bread sit in loaf pan for about 5 minutes before removing.
- Then let sit 10 minutes before cutting.
So since we usually get together with friends, I decided to bring something a little different.
Looking in the fridge I saw a can of beer, and wondered “how did that not get drunk? And what can I make with it”?
After searching for a bit, I found this Easy to make Beer Bread. I had heard of it, but I have never made it. That definitely had to change.
I knew exactly what I was going to do with that can of beer!
How to make the best Beer Bread
- Use room temperature beer
- Be sure to sift the flour, it makes a lighter fluffier bread.
- Stir the ingredients just until combined, just like you do for muffins.
- Pour melted butter on the dough before baking.
- Let the bread sit in the loaf pan 5 minutes before removing.
- Then let the bread sit 10 minutes before cutting. Eat warm and savour every bite.
What beer to use
This Beer Bread I made it with an Italian Pale Lager, next time I go to Toronto I am going to try it with a Canadian Beer and see out that turns out.
If you like a stronger taste then how about trying a Guinness, or a craft beer or just your favourite beer should do.
What goes with Beer Bread?
- Warm out of the oven is delicious or even with a little butter on the side.
- Goes great with a bowl of soup.
- I like to serve it with some sliced cheese.
- How about your favourite dip?
If you have never made Beer Bread before but you are looking for something delicious and quick and easy, then this is definitely the bread for you! Enjoy and Happy New Year, I hope it’s the best year yet!
More Delicious Sweet Bread you may enjoy!
- Blueberry Streusel Loaf
- Best Homemade Lemon Bread
- Easy Cinnamon Raisin Bread
- Creamy Vanilla Frosted Coconut Pound Cake
Easy Homemade Beer Bread
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 9×5 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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Updated from April 30, 2018.
do you know how long this loaf will keep? i have read other rec. that only keep for 3 days.
It should last 4-5 days if wrapped in plastic and kept in the fridge, of course the sooner it is eater the better the taste. I hope that helps.
It’s soft, buttery and family’s favorite. I used apple flavored beer ❤️
Hi Hazel, thanks so much, great idea with the beer choice.
Hey – wondering if you have tried making beer bread by adding oats , herbs & seeds – make it tad interesting!
Hi Rita, I haven’t yet, but you can easily add it after about 8 stirs, then continue to stir for another 8 or so. Let me know how it goes.
Followed your instructions to a “T” and the result was a delicious perfect beer bread. This is going to be my go too from now. Thanks a lot!
Hi Kemplee, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. take care.
Absolutely delicious and quick to make. Thank you so much. Just a question re calories. What are you basing the calorie count on? What measurement? Per slice?
Hi Alexa, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. The calories are based on one serving (or slice), so if you get more than 8 slices from the loaf then it will be less calories.
We all loved it! I make double every time! Forget sourdough! This toasted is great too with just butter! Yumm thanks for sharing!
Hi Dawn, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care.
Just made this bread, hoping I followed it correctly though as its turned out very crumbly. Tastes good though.
Hi Nat, it is a bit crumbly but overly so could mean that you baked it a bit too much. Hope that helps.
Followed exactly, including tips. Turned out beautifully. I’ve been nervous to try bread-making so I thought I’d start with beer bread since there is no proving required. Now that I’ve done it, no matter what other bread-making methods I learn, it is hard to imagine that I will not come back to this easilly successful recipe again and again.
Hi Abby, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care. And yeast bread isn’t as hard as it seems. 🙂
I accidentally put the butter in the dough. Then I just put some more on top and it came out really really good! Kind of a biscuit texture. Delicious!
Can a lite beer be used with this recipe?
Hi Cheryl, sure that would work.
Do You sift the flour before or after you have measured it?
Hi Marlane, after you measure it, then sift it. Hope you like it
I had it toasted with lashings of butter. Best beer bread I’ve made. Also I put sesame seeds on top.
Hi Dawn, thanks so much, lots of butter sounds good to me. Have a great week.
Hi Rosemary, I just made your beer bread and it came out perfect. All soft and buttery, it melts in the mouth. The only thing I changed was I floured the pan with semolina flour . The other day I made your lemon bread, it also came out totally amazing, I doubled the glaze ‘cause they love the lemony flavor. Thank you so much. By the way, I made up a recipe for a Greek style Mac and cheese- it came out great if you want I can mail it to you and I’d love to hear what you think.
Hi Tova thanks so much and so glad you liked them both. And I would love to try your Mac and cheese. You can use my contact email. 🙂 Have a great week.
ooo I want that recipe 🙂
I don’t think I ever got that recipe either! 🙂
Made this bread toady to go with soup. it was absolutely delicious!!! Easy, quick…
Hi Valerie, thanks so much so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.
New to your site. Just made the beer bread. I added one cup of sharp shredded cheddar cheese. Delicious. Can hardly wait to try your recipes. Thanks.
Hi Ellie, if there’s one cheese I miss it’s sharp Cheddar. Thanks and slo glad you enjoyed the recipe. I hope you enjoy the other too. 🙂