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Easy Beer Bread

Best Beer for Beer Bread + Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe

Just a few simple ingredients transform into an irresistible loaf of bread that's soft on the inside, and slightly sweet with a buttery, crunchy top!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 Slices

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 12-ounce can Yuengling beer
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Pour in the beer and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into a loaf pan and gently smooth the top.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
  • Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until the top is a deep, golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before turning it out of the pan. Allow it to cool for an additional 10 minutes on a wire cooling rack before cutting.

Notes

This is a hearty bread that's delicious served with chili, soup, and makes a great substitute for biscuits!