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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 actually messed it up ? I used an IPA and it was super bitter. I was so excited to try this recipe. Disappointed, but I believe it was my poor choice in beer. I will be giving it another try! Oh I also used whole wheat flour. Could that have made a difference?
Hey Justine,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try! I’ve never used whole wheat flour here, so next time I would use all purpose flour and a lighter beer. I hope this helps! xTieghan
100% it was the beer and whole wheat flour. Just baked this recipe again and it is delicious ?. Thank you!
Hey Justine,
Awesome! Thanks a lot for making this recipe. I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy Thursday❄️ xxT
I have been wanting to make homemade bread for months now just not able to find the time…but then, I stumbled across this recipe. Talk about a perfect and easy bread recipe. Makes the house smell amazing and the bread tastes incredible. Thank you for this recipe!!!!
Hey Bekah,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy New Year!? xxT
I’ve made this bread multiple times and it always turns out perfectly! Sometimes I had herbs to change things up. It’s a great recipe that never disappoints. Also, the bread freezes nicely too!
Hi Holly,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
This bread is so good ! I followed the directions and it cooked perfectly, buttery and crusty on top and fully cooked in the middle. My dad is an avid bread maker and was shocked that it was good. He was super skeptical seeing the ingredients lol.
Question – I want to make this for my in-laws who don’t like the taste of beer. I used coors lite and the beer flavor was still quite noticeable. Is there another beer that you could recommend that would give the least beer flavor? Or could I do half beer half water?
Thanks!!
Hi Hanna,
Fantastic! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try. I would do half beer half sparkling water. xTieghan
Trying this with olive oil & salt rather than salted butter – will report back if this goes well!
I hope you love the recipe Amanda!
It was just as good w olive oil on top! A slightly healthier alternative 🙂
Hi Amanda,
Awesome! Love to hear that you liked the recipe, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Happy Holidays! xx
So I’ve tried this recipe more than once, and I alter each time. First I want to thank Teighan for the recipe and for sharing this yumminess with us. Ok here goes:
I find that both vegan and regular butters work very well. (But vegan butters brown the bread a little faster.)
I find that salted butters and dense, dark honeys give the bread flavor, it can come out a bit bland if you’re not thinking about the types of ingredients to use.
I find that IPAs give the most robust flavor.
I add more honey on top when it’s straight out of the oven and add a bit of flaky salt on top too.
It holds very well in the freezer and fridge. I’ve let this bread stay in the fridge up to 6 days with vegan butter substitute. When I let defrost from the freezer, I just pop it in the microwave or oven and it’s even more flavorful because the ingredients have had time to settle.
Most importantly, ovens play a big role on whether or not the middle will be gooey/undercooked. I bake very low for 55 mins (325-345). Check frequently that the the outside isn’t getting too brown from the butter. If so, turn down the oven more. Once your pick is just about clean, turn oven up between 350-375 for 7-12 mins.
My bread comes out much browner, but I love that. Crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside.
If you want your bread lighter while also making sure the middle is cooked through, cut the recipe by a quarter and find a loaf pan slight wider in length.
Also, place the loaf pan on a sheet pan and not directly on the rack. It helps with even cooking and also keeps the butter from overflowing and making a big mess at the bottom of your stove.
Hi Damara,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe out, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed. Thanks for sharing all of this info! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I’m going to make this bread today to pair with the slow cooker tortellini vegetable soup! I am wondering if this actually tastes like beer? Lol such a stupid question but I am not a big lover of beer, I just want something easy and warm to dip in my soup lol SOS
Hey Jenna,
Nope, it doesn’t taste like beer:) It’s one of my family’s most loved recipes! xTieghan
I’ve made this twice and while it smells divine, both times it didn’t cook in the center. I followed the directions, used a light coloured metal pan with Corona as the beer. Any ideas on what I can do to make it work for me?
Hey there,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, next time I would cover with foil and bake until the center is fully cooked. I hope this helps! xTieghan
Hi! Do you think it would be better to substitute brown sugar or agave for the honey? My stomach doesn’t like honey?
Thank you!
Bekah
Hey Bekah,
Agave would work well for you here! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
The only ingredient I changed was the flour. I used 3 cups of GF flour. I just put the mixture in the oven but my batter wasn’t thick like yours. Do you think that’s bc I used GF flour??
Hey Casey,
Sorry to hear this, typically GF flour works well here. Let me know how the bread turns out! xTieghan
So easy and so yummy!! I am a stout drinker, so I made the recipe with what I had on hand and boy did it add good flavor! The honey and stout balanced each other out perfectly. Will certainly be making this again for other soup and stew nights this winter.
Hey Gretchen,
Fantastic! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! Have the best week:) xTieghan
Hi! Would this be good to make ahead of time and then warm up? Also, could I make smaller loaves in aluminum pans? Thinking of making this with Thanksgiving along with rolls.
Thank you!
Hey April,
This recipe honestly comes together so easily there really is no reason to make it ahead. Yes, you can totally make it into smaller loaves. I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Thank you!!!!!
Great recipe! I wanted a little more sweetness so added extra honey and 1 tsp vanilla. So delicious! Will be making again experiment with savory flavors next 🙂
Hey Stacey,
Awesome! It’s so great to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
I make this a couple times a week. The BEST! Please make this for your family 🙂
Hey Lily,
Happy Friday!! Love to hear that you liked the recipe, thanks for giving it a try! Have a great weekend. xTieghan
WOW! This is so good and easy! I can’t wait to eat it with my pumpkin tomato soup?
Hey Jolie,
Wonderful! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan