Classic Beer Bread

Square image of Beer Bread sliced on a dark cutting board with honey and slices of butter on the side.

Delicious Classic Beer Bread has only 4 ingredients: self-rising flour, white sugar, melted butter, and beer. It mixes in minutes and bakes in an hour.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Servings Slices

Author Jan Nunes

Equipment

1 Loaf Pan 9" x 5"
1 Large Mixing Bowl
1 Whisk
1 Silicone Spatula

Ingredients

3 Cups Self-Rising Flour
3 Tablespoons White Granulated Sugar
¼ Cup Salted Butter Melted and Cooled
1 ½ Cups Beer

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9"x 5"x 3" loaf pan.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, melted butter, and beer.
3 Cups Self-Rising Flour, 3 Tablespoons White Granulated Sugar, ¼ Cup Salted Butter, 1 ½ Cups Beer
Using a silicone spatula spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake the bread for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before removing it from the pan and slicing it.

Notes

My Top Tip

♡ You may be wondering "what is the best beer for beer bread?" The answer is there are many brands and types of beer that will be the "best" because this bread will taste different depending on the beer you choose to use.

Be adventurous and feel free to try all different types of lagers, pilsners, stouts, and ales. Seasonal flavored beers like "pumpkin spice", "winter spice", or "stone fruit" are fun to try and will change the flavor of the bread to match the season, or perhaps the dish you will pair with beer bread.

The only beer I would not use is "light beer" which typically has less flavor.

Substitution for Self-Rising Flour

You will need 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, and 1½ teaspoons of salt. Always sift these ingredients together for the best results.

Make-Ahead & Storage

Generally, a quick bread made with baking powder and soda is best when eaten immediately after baking.

However, this bread can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or an airtight container at room temperature. It will also keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

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