Best Beer for Beer Bread + Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe

This easy beer bread recipe comes together in under 10 minutes and yields a perfect result every time, with a buttery crust and a tender, fluffy interior.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Rest Time: 30

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: Slices

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F
Lightly grease a 9x5" 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 knife inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

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