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5 Ingredient Beer Bread…and that includes the salt.
I was never, ever, planning on posting this bread and not because it’s not amazingly delicious.
Because I promise you, this bread will rock your world. So much so that you may be making it once a week from here on out. It’s just that good and by far the easiest thing I make. Without a doubt.
The only reason I was not going to post this recipe is because it’s embarrassingly easy. One bowl, five-minute prep – tops (seriously tops), and five ingredients that I honestly think most everyone always has on hand.
Flour, baking powder, honey, salt, and beer.
That’s it you guys. And as I already said, it’s honestly one of the best loaves of bread you’ll ever have.
Today is the day I’m giving in and showing you guys one of my most requested recipes.
I’m not lying, I make a lot of food (A LOT). Actually, I make so much food that typically we have two or three freshly baked desserts lying around on any given day. You’d think I would give them away, but I can’t. By the time I’m done shooting them, and by the time my family has gotten their hands on the treats, it looks like an animal got to them.
In all fairness, I do a number on them while photographing, but my family kind of destroys them. Some people pick off their favorite parts first. Some people go straight for the middle. And some people dump the containers upside down, shake em side to side and do a little dance well they’re at it.
My mom actually asked me if I had anything for her to take to this “thing” she had last night. I was like, seriously…sure, if you want to take the bars and that cake…that looks like animals got to it. Yeah, she passed. So I quickly whipped her up a batch of this beer bread. So easy and such a crowd pleaser!
This bread is practically a staple on our dinner table. I mean, we’re having it again tonight.
It’s good enough that I make it when we have people over, bring it with me if we ever actually go anywhere (which is never, but I would) and have even made it on Thanksgiving and Christmas. People love this bread, love, love, love it.
It actually still amazes me how much people love it and how incredibly easy it is. It’s just plain bizarre.
If you are scared of homemade bread, this is the bread to make. You can’t mess it up. Ok, well I’m sure if you added way too much baking powder, dumped in tablespoons of salt, or maybe accidentally grabbed the powdered sugar instead of the flour. Yeah, in that case, I think it would be bad.
But I don’t think that’s going to happen.
I like this bread paired best with homemade chili or gumbo. But it’s also great as a side with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or even leftover for breakfast. I am telling you, this is your new favorite bread. Trust me!
Oh, and DON’T skimp on the butter, it’s a must!
5 Ingredient Beer Bread
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories Per Serving: 2656 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- kosher salt
- 1 (12 ounce) beer (use your favorite) (use your favorite, I love a pumpkin beer)
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar, but honey is best)
- 6 tablespoons cold salted butter, sliced into 8 slices
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 9×5 loaf pan with butter.2. Add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl. Pour in the beer and add the honey. Mix until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Arrange the butter slices on top.3. Place the loaf pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top of the bread is lightly browned. Sliced and enjoy warm!
Lastly, if you make this 5 Ingredient Beer Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
I made my first loaf on Sunday and it was such a hit that my 2nd loaf is in the oven right now! Sooooo easy and sooooo delicious! I used Modelo beer and it worked great! Thanks Tieghan! xo
Hey Eloise,
Happy Wednesday!🌤️🌸 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
Hi! I used an IPA and it was too strong, the taste overpowered the bread. It is too bad because the bread came great otherwise. I will try a modelo and pumpkin beer. If you have any other recommendations for a beer that will not leave any taste of beer that would be great. Thank you!
Hi Jessica,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, sorry to hear about the IPA! I would just use a lighter beer next time, I’ve even used a PBR from my brothers before:) I hope this helps! xx
Thank you for sharing this recipe! It was super easy and tasty. I used a pale ale and it was so flavorful! My husband also enjoyed it. Definitely will make it again!
Hi Maria,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for trying it out! Have a great week:)
Amazing! Crust has a perfect crunch!
Hi Brittney,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for trying it out! Have a great week:)
Looking forward to making this to pair with smoked chili.
Is this recipe in any of your books? I am trying to decide which book to buy first 🥰
Thanks so much Amber!! Yes this recipe is in the first HBH cookbook:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
This is amazing and so easy to make too!
Thanks so much Kelly!! It’s a family fave:) xx
Is agave an okay sub for honey?
Hi Meg,
Sure, I don’t see why that wouldn’t work for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
Saw the recipe and had to make this. It could not have been easier and is amazing! Just wondering the best way to store it (I am going to try not to eat the whole loaf in one day!)
Hi Heather,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad it was a hit! Happy Memorial Day weekend!🇺🇸
Is this recipe okay to use at high altitude? Are there any changes you would make for high altitude baking if the bread?
Hi Katie,
You bet!! You can follow this recipe as written:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
I made it for Mother’s Day! Whole family loved it!
Hi Lauren,
Happy Monday!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
I love this recipe and have thought about this bread every day since I made it the first time. SO SO SO good!
Hey Mary,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for testing this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was a hit! xx