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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!
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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!
SO good, SO easy… what more could you want?
Hey Victoria,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Happy Tuesday! 🎄
The calories Hahahahahahaha now that is funny 🙂
Hi Karen,
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! Hope you enjoy the recipe! xT
My sister and I both made this today! Winner!!!! So easy and so good!!! I made two loaves, one with a darker beer and one with a light beer. Light beer wins! We will both make this a regular part of our family meals! Delish!!!!!
Hey Brandei,
Happy Monday! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it turned out well for you! Thanks for your comment! xT
To serve it warm, must you time it to be done at the same time as dinner or can you bake it earlier in the day & rewarm it?
Hi Sharon,
You can cover with foil and reheat on low to warm through. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Excellent, easy, super crispy. I used a strong IPA and dark honey, it was divine!
Hey Alex,
Happy Sunday!!⛄️ I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xxT
You’ve probably been to England. I’ve been looking for a recipe for their brown bread frequently served at breakfast. Do you have a recipe for it? My guess is that you just might. 😋
Also, I can’t wait to make the beer bread!!
Hi Janet,
Sorry, I’ve actually never been to England, so I am not sure the brown bread you are referring to:) Let me know if you give this recipe a try! xx
So easy and so good!
Hey Sofi,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
I made this tonight and it was so easy. I added shredded cheddar cheese on top. It was delicious sliced with pumpkin butter spread on top!
Hey Karen,
Happy Monday!! So glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for giving it a go! xT
I’m haven’t tried the recipe yet, but any thoughts on how to make it more browned? If I raise the heat at end I’m concerned it will overcook. Suggestions?
Hi Holly,
I would follow the recipe as is, it should brown nicely:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Just tried this tonight with vegetable beef soup. Oooohhh yes. Very good! I used fresh ground soft whole wheat flour and a lite beer. I was afraid the lite beer woudn’t be good, but it was just fine. It was hard to limit my number of slices at one sitting. lol
I really want to try the pumpkin beer. :). thanks for the recipe!
Hey Kim,
Amazing!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend!❄️
This is amazing!!!!! I used pumpkin beer as well, and just so amazing! I’m excited to make it again this weekend with your chicken cider braised dish!
Hey Jasmine,
I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, love to hear that it was enjoyed!❄️ xx
Made this along with White Chili. Had one cup of white flour and the rest Oat Flour. Used dark beer… delish
Hey Elizabeth,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review:)
I’m not a great bread baker. However this recipe I made with the better for you chicken ramen to dip & it was foolproof. Was very proud of myself. My family loved it.
Hey Rikki,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review:)
I don’t have a loaf pan – could I do it in a cake pan?
Hey Elise,
Sure, that will work well for you, just keep an eye on it towards the end of baking. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Could I make this with gluten free flour? Is there anything I should change if I do?
Hey Jadyn,
You can follow the recipe as is using gluten free flour. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love it! xx