Best Beer for Beer Bread + Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe
Learn which beer works best for beer bread and make a loaf of fresh, homemade quick bread perfect for mealtime, snacks, and meal prep!
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 234kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg