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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!
This is a staple in my house. I make it at least once every couple of weeks and it doesn’t last! I love cooking it a little longer for a crunchier top too! Goes GREAT as a side of bread for Irish Stew. I have used Guinness before and also a Mexican Lager and it is always the easiest and tastiest bread!
Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! 🙂 xT
Quick and easy. Delivers on taste. I even used a non alcoholic beer my father-in-law brought over a few months ago. Thanks for the recipe…and helping me get rid of that dang “beer.”
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try! Hope you’re having a great Halloween weekend! 🙂 xT
I am getting ready to make this bread again today. So good! The texture of this bread is perfect. Making a meal to take to a sick family today, this bread is an easy addition. The flavor is wonderful, if you have any leftovers, it is great sliced and toasted for a snack.
Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! xT
I’m not a beer drinker, so I have no idea what brand of beer would be good with this (if I can’t find pumpkin). Could you tell me what brand you use? Thank you!
Does it matter if you use light or dark beer ?
Either will work just fine! xT
So very good. Can use whole wheat flour. Add an herb, or everything bagel seasoning, etc. Homemade bread makes a crowd happy for pennies.
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! I appreciate you leaving a comment! 🙂 xT
I tried this recipe and it’s fantastic! Quick question- is your beer at room temperature or cold?
Room temp! It will help the bread rise more! xT
This is a family favourite in this house. Anytime we have stew, we have this bread. I love how crispy the edges get! But your leading line is incorrect, there are 6 ingredients including the salt haha
Thank you so so much for trying out this recipe! So glad you enjoyed it! xT
Best bread ever! So fast and delicious. The salty, crispy edges- yum!!!!!!
Thank you! So glad to hear you’re enjoying this recipe! xT
So delicious, easy and quick.
My family ate the entire loaf last night and wants another one tonight
Hi Sarah! Thank you! So glad to hear you’re enjoying this recipe! xT
Hi Tieghan,
I love your recipes! I want to make this but would like to add cheese. Have you made it with cheese before? How much would you add?
Hi Tiguan,
I love your recipes! I want to make this but would like to add cheese. Have you made it with cheese before? How much would you add?
Hi there! You could definitely add cheese to it! I would maybe just start out with 1/2 cup and go from there! xT
I always add cheese and it’s delish!
Fantastic! Nothing like warm bread. I added three different cheeses.
It’s awesome!
I want to make a blueberry bread for breakfast.
Any suggestions?
Thank you Jeff
Sounds yummy! I’m sure you could add some blueberries to this recipe and maybe add some brown sugar and it would be delish! xT
Always a favorite. Buttery delicious every single time. I give it to neighbors at Christmas, gifted along with a jar of homemade strawberry preserves (my favorite way to eat it). Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! Hope you have a great fall season! 🙂 xT
Hi Tieghan,
I can’t wait to try this bread. Unfortunately, pumpkin beer isn’t very popular in Germany yet (I do have my brothers and his friends looking for pumpkin beer, though, so fingers crossed) and I‘m not much of a beer drinker. Would it be possible to substitute beer with (hard) cider? I think I‘ve seen some instructions to substitute beer with hard cider in another recipe of yours. Just wondering if it would work here, too.
Love,
Frida
Hi Frida! Yes, I think that should work just fine! xT
Made to go with the Big Easy Style Saucy Creole Shrimp. Did not count the number of slices my spouse ate…I did add 3/4 tsp of kosher salt based on recipe norms and comments left. Don’t think a pinch is enough. Easy to whip up to go with a meal that needs a bit more…
I thought I could use the 1 for 1 gluten free flour to make this but it didn’t turn out like yours. Baked for 60 minutes and it still had a very doughy consistency. Next time I will stick with the recipe.
Oh no I’m so sorry about that! xT