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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!
Added a cup + of shredded cabbot 3 year cheddar in with the pumpkin beer – highly recommend. Baked the full 55 minutes. Nice crust and soft moist crumb. So easy and quick. Also used maple syrup because we thought we might give q piece to the baby but put hot honey on the adult slices after baking 🙂
Hey Achi,
Happy Sunday! 🎃 So glad to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it and sharing your feedback! xx
Just made a double batch using two different beers. Look forward to taste testing to see if there’s a difference. Love this easy recipe. A family favorite!
Hey Annie,
Happy Friday!🎃 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for trying it out and sharing your review! xx
Can the dough be made ahead then refrigerated in baking pan, so you can just pop it in the oven at the last minute? I’m going to serve this with your braised short ribs and want to get as much done ahead of time as possible. Thanks!
Hey Janice,
Sure, but I would bring the batter back to room temp before baking:) Honestly this recipe take no time at all! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I have my bread in the oven right now and cannot wait to try this with your white chicken chili recipe for dinner tonight!
What is the purpose of putting the loaf pan on top of a rimmed baking sheet? Just curious 🙂
Thanks!
Hey Julia,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, it’s a family fave!! The baking sheet is just to catch any butter in case it leaks over:) I hope it’s delish! xx
Hi! What is the best way to store this bread and how long does it stay good for?
Hi Kenzie,
This bread is good for up to 1 week in an airtight container on the counter. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
OMG. I can’t believe it. THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE! It’s so flavorful and came together quickly, doable for a weeknight. But… there are 6 ingredients? 🙂
Hi Cindy,
Awesome! So glad to hear this recipe turned out tasty for you, thanks so much for making it! I don’t count salt because it’s a pantry staple:) xT
“5 Ingredient Beer Bread…and that includes the salt” lol
This was delicious! Are the calories listed correct? I hope not because I think I’ve half a loaf!
Hi Nikki,
It might be for the whole loaf. I always recommend that if the nutritional information is important to you, you use your own personal calculator. Ours is automatic and controlled by google. It’s not something we’d prefer to be using. We are required to. I’m sorry for the trouble, we do our best! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! xT
The flavor of this bread was good but mine did not puff up the way Teigan’s did in the picture. Plus, I had a hard time getting it out of the pan and it broke in half. I probably should have left it in the oven a little longer and maybe let it sit for 15 minutes before attempting to wrestle it out of the pan. I might try it again to see if I can get mine to look more like the pictures
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try, so sorry to hear you had some issues. Was there anything you adjusted? Was your baking powder expired? This bread should easily just pop out of the pan but you can also line your pan with parchment paper! I hope this helps! xx
Tieghan- you need to add new photos to this recipe! I’ve looked at it several times and have passed on making it because the bread looks so anemic. But tonight I made your cider braised chicken and you recommended this bread, so I thought I’d try it. It was soooo good! It was soooo easy! And it was so not anemic-looking!
Hey Regina,
Lol I know, it’s a super old recipe:) I have the updated photos in the cookbook. Thanks for giving the bread a try! xx
First time making and having beer bread — cannot believe how easy and delicious this was! Used a pumpkin ale and we had it with your buffalo white chicken chili. 10/10!
Hey Ashley,
Wonderful!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and truly appreciate you making it! Have a great weekend! 🍁🍂
I only have unsalted butter at home and need to make this first thing in a.m. Will that work or do I need to make special grocery trip?
Hey Terri,
Unsalted butter will be just fine for you to use, I would add 1/4 teaspoon. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
This is a family favorite! Always a hit! I used half brown sugar and half honey. Perfection!
Love to hear this Whitney!! Thanks for making the recipe so often! xT
Came out soft in the middle and nice and crunchy on top. Used a gold non stick bread pan and Pumpkin Coffee Stout. Definitely, do not skimp on the butter topping w/ salt.
Hey Lily,
Happy Wednesday!!👻 I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:)
The best! I used Guinness ( don’t come at me) makes it a brown colour and so so delicious
Hey Emma,
Happy Wednesday!!👻 I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:)
Served this for company and everyone enjoyed! Very easy!! In my oven it was only 45 minutes.
Hi LuAnn,
Happy Wednesday!!👻 I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:)