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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!
My loaf is in the oven. I failed to read the older comments, just the recent ones. Maybe include in the recipe that room temp beer is best. I used cold because there was no indication that it should be room temperature. Only if you read recent comments and hit older comments. If it doesn’t matter then fine. I am not a baker, so maybe other people who are experienced already know this! Thanks, it looks good so far. I was aware to test my baking powder that was a couple of months past expiration.
Hi Betsy,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I hope you love the bread! It’s a family fave:) xx
Hi Tiegan! I just stopped being Mormon and alcohol is very new to me ? I bought hard cider for your pretzel recipe and have some cans leftover. Would hard cider work in this recipe as well instead of beer? Thanks!
Hey Annie,
You bet! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
I made this to go with your cider braised chicken with caramelized onions as suggested, and it was delicious! I used pumpkin beer that I had left over from some of your recipes last fall, and it was perfect for the dish. Absolutely will be making this simple but marvelous bread again.
Hi Helen,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! xx
So delicious! Made it and look forward to enjoying it over the course of this week with my lunch!
Question- how do you recommend storing it? And how long will it last?
Hi Ashley,
Thanks so much for making this bread, it’s a family fave!! You can store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 1 week. xT
This is now my go-to whenever I’m making a soup or chili! My husband loves it, and I love how easy it is. I’ve tried multiple beers and they all come out well (even a random bud light that someone abandoned in my fridge, and it came out great). Can’t go wrong with this one 🙂
Hey Rachel,
Happy Monday!! I truly appreciate you making this recipe so often and sharing your feedback, so glad it is always enjoyed! xx
Holy Moly is this ever yummy!! I used an oatmeal stout, dark brown sugar and unsalted butter……I ground a little sea salt on the top before baking. It was totally crunchy and beautifully brown on all sides in 45 minutes. Thank you for this simple and easy recipe. It’s a “keeper”!! And I’m seeing it as a “basic” recipe to experiment with!!
Hi Rita,
Happy Sunday! I am so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for making it:)
Has anyone ever tried making this with kamut flour?
Hi Jamie,
So sorry, I am not familiar with kamut flour, but gluten free flour will work for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I made this tonight and it was delicious. A total hit with the whole family. We spread a little bit of pumpkin spice butter and the whole thing was gone in an hour. Thank you for your recipes.
Hi Lucia,
Awesome!! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for making it! Hope you’re off to a great weekend! xT
I just made this with gluten free beer and gf flour and it turned out delicious!!! Yay!!! Thanks for another great recipe!
Hi Laura,
Awesome!! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for making it! Hope you’re off to a great weekend! xT
Made this for the first time last night and we instantly knew this would be a new staple. So easy and so delicious! I used Sam Adams Octoberfest and you can definitely taste it, but that made it perfect with chili for the first day of fall (even if it’s still in the 90s here).
Hey Jourdan,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a bunch for giving it a go!? xT
This is by far the easiest bread receipt I’ve made and it’s the most delicious! Even my picky eater loves this!
So glad to hear this, Dawn!! It’s a fave with my family as well! xx
Loved how simple this bread was!! It was delish but tasted quite “beery” and had a little bitter after-taste. Perhaps next time I’ll just try a different type of beer? Used a pilsner.
Hey Jessica,
Thanks so much for trying this bread! I love using a pumpkin beer this time of year, let me know if you give that a try! xx
You were right! You can’t mess this up because I would find a way! I read the comments after I mixed in a cold beer…will use room temp next time. The crust is very tough, is there a way to avoid that?
Hey Kathy,
Thanks for making this recipe! Hmmm it should be crusty on the top, what do you mean by tough? xTieghan
Made two loaves. One with Guinness and one with a Pilsner. Both delicious!!
Hey Michelle,
Fantastic! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was tasty for you, thanks for making it and sharing your review:) xx
Hi! Wonder if you could give me the measurements for the beer bread in grams and ml for UK …
Thanks
Hi Sam,
Sure, I can add the metrics for this recipe! I hope you love it! xx