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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 will add MORE salt next time.
Maybe our idea of “pinch” is different 🙂
Thanks so much for trying this recipe, Anitra!!
Love this bread, keep coming back to it! So easy and tasty!
Hey Beth,
Fantastic! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xx
Do you think I could swap out the flour for a gluten free flour blend? I typically use the Namaste flour.
Hey Nikki,
Sure, that will work well for you! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
Good morning! I have made this delicious bread a few times. I don’t happen to have any beer today. Is it possible to use soda (coke or sprite) instead?
Hey Kari,
I would try a sparkling water, that should work nicely for you! I hope this helps! xT
I would make this recipe again but I would bake it about 8 to 10 minutes less ours was crispy on the bottom otherwise we liked it a lot.
Hey Kelly,
Awesome! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xxT
Can I add cinnamon, sugar and oats to this? If so, how much should I add?
Hey Lindsay,
So sorry, I would not recommend that for this recipe. Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xT
My daughter introduced me to this bread and it’s just the best! Super easy, pretty much no fail and delicious!
I’ve passed it on to several friends and just recently we even made 4 loaves on a ladies trip to Jamaica. Recipe was also shared with friends over there. Everyone loves it!
Hey Susanne,
Fantastic! I appreciate you trying this recipe, love to hear it turned out well for you! Enjoy your day:)
I am planning to make this to go with the white chicken chili this week! Any thoughts on adding chives or scallions to the bread?
Hey Sarah,
I think that would be just fine for you to do! I hope you love the recipes, have a great Sunday! xx
I made this bread last night to go with a pot of soup and wow it was so delicious! The whole family loved it and my five-year-old grandson said it was his favorite part of the meal. I used Modelo beer. Will definitely be making this again!
Hey Jennifer,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it was a hit! XxT
I make this bread all the time. It’s one friends all time favorite. And it is so easy to make. Almost hate taking credit for providing homemade bread.
Hey Jerolyn,
Happy Friday! Thanks for making this recipe so often and your comment, love to hear it always turns out well for you! XxT
So easy and delicious!
Thanks so much, Laurie! Glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, it’s a family fave! xT
Oh my goodness! I made this using a pumpkin stout beer and with the spices and the honey, it was reminiscent of a sweet bread but a little more savory. (Smelled a lot like banana or apple bread baking). I couldn’t stop eating it. I paired it with the Beer Cheese Soup and it was a home run! Thanks Tieghan!
Thanks so much, Vanessa! So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! XxT
Hi, could something else be used to replace the beer? Thanks!
Hey Heather,
Sure, you could use a sparkling cider or sparkling water. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
Finally made this a few days ago with the sparkling cider & it was perfectly delicious!! 😃 Thank you for sharing!
Hey Heather,
Fantastic! So glad to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! Happy Friday:)
Hey Heather, what kind of cider did you use?
Not sure how I messed this one up… Followed the recipe exactly. Maybe my beer was too old. I don’t drink often. Ended up giving it 10 extra minutes past 55 full minutes and it was still just completely doughy inside. Booo. Fail. And it smells sooo good, was super excited hahahah Maybe it was the hot honey???
Hey Mindi,
Oh no! So sorry to hear this did not turn out for you. Next time, I would use room temp beer and make sure you are baking in a metal baking pan. I hope this helps! xT
Hi!! Could you use a non alcoholic beer or is there something about the alcohol that makes it work?
Hey Jessica,
A non alcoholic beer is perfectly fine for you to use! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Hi!
Could you make this a day in advance and then reheat in the oven before serving?
Hey Joni,
Sure, I would cover with foil and warm on low. I hope you love this recipe! xx
Can I make this in my Dutch oven lined with parchment paper?
Hi Sue,
Sorry, I would not recommend that for this recipe. Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xx
Delicious! Loved the honey in it and really came through – wasn’t dry at all – just right. Used plain ‘ol Miller Lite for the beer. Will make again.
Hi Col,
Amazing! So glad to hear this recipe was a hit, I appreciate you making it! Have the best week:) xT