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5 Ingredient Beer Bread…and that includes the salt.
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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 that it’s embarrassingly easy. It requires one bowl, five minutes of prep time (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 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
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!
Nutrition
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I love how easy this recipe is! Minimal ingredients and fun to try different beers each time.
Hey Ashley,
Yay!! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and your comment! xx
I served this, simple to make bread with Chipotle queso chicken chili. Both went together very well! It was quite sweet so I’ll add more salt next time. I also froze half the loaf and it was still as good as freshly made. Thanks Teighan I love your recipes
Thanks a bunch, Joanna:) I’m so glad to hear this bread was enjoyed. It’s a family fave over here! Thanks for making it! xT
Hi! Can this bread be made using bread flour instead of all purpose flour?
Thanks!
Hi Beth,
Sure, that should work nicely for you. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
I have some non-alcoholic beer in my pantry – do you think that would work or does the recipe require some alcohol in it?
Hey Kris,
Of course, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
We do not drink beer. Is there a substitute for beer?
Jerri
Hi Jerri,
Sure, you could use a sparkling water or sparkling cider. I hope you love this recipe! xx
We love this quick, easy and yummy bread! It has quickly became a go to weekend staple at our house.
Thanks so much, Anna! Love to hear this recipe is always enjoyed! It’s a family fave over here:) xx
I am not a cook. I don’t enjoy it — the rest of my family all have food backgrounds. I saw this and tried it and I got all the raves. Gave Half-Baked Harvest a shout out and now they request the bread and have told all their friends. So simple, so delicious.
Hey Barbara,
Thanks so much! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! Happy Friday! XxT
Could I substitute all-purpose gluten-free flour? This looks amazing!
Hi Lorelei,
Yes, that will work nicely for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
What is the name of the beer you use in making the bread?
Hi Sherry,
I always use whatever I have on hand. A pumpkin beer is definitely my favorite, but I’ve used something as basic as a PBR. I hope you love this recipe! xx
Hi there!
Can this be made with Guinness? That’s all we have.
Thank you 🙂
Hi Kristine,
Totally, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe! xx
I’ve never made bread before. I made this because I thought it looked easy. Now I can’t stop eating it.
Could I add cheese?
Hi Cheryl,
Happy New Year!🥳 Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear it turned out well for you! Sure, I bet cheese would be great. xx
Has anyone ever tried Italian tipo 00 flour with this recipe? I’m going to try it tomorrow and I’ll let you know!
Hi Theresa,
So sorry, I have never tried that before, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work for you. I hope you love this recipe! xT
What happens if I don’t add any honey or sugar? I don’t like sweet bread.
Hi Tina,
You shouldn’t have any issues:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Made this bread this morning and it didn’t really rise. Looks very dense. Should it raises?
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for trying this recipe! Nope, it really doesn’t rise, it is meant to be a dense bread:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I love this recipe so much! It’s on a regular rotation!
Hi Sam,
Happy Holidays! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I’m so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have the best day:) xx
Hi I was wondering if I could make the bread ahead of time & bake it closer to the event? Thanks!
Hi Christene! I haven’t ever tried that before, I think it might not work as well to have the ingredients sitting before baking! xT