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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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Hi. I tried this today and it came out looking beautiful and the taste is very light and slightly sweet. It was a perfect compliment for the creamy chicken chili on this site. However, I used high elevation adjustments (I’m at 7000 feet) and it is a little tough. I don’t think I over mixed it. Do you know why it would be tough? Maybe I will just forget about the high elevation adjustments next time!
Hi Tricia,
Thanks so much for trying this bread and sharing your feedback! Definitely skip any adjustments next time and just keep the recipe as written, even at elevation:) Let me know how it turns out!
Finally made an account just to tell y’all this recipe is AMAZING! I’ve tried it with a few different fall ales, but Shiner Bock is still my favorite to use. Thank you, Teigan!
Hey Andrew,
Amazing! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it. Have the best week!
Do you think this type of bread would freeze well?
Hi Laura,
You bet! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe!
Our favorite beer bread! Always a winner! Can it be made with non alcoholic beer?
Hey Stephanie,
I really appreciate you making this recipe and reporting back. Thrilled it turned out well!
You bet, non-alcoholic beer will work nicely for you!
I read comments after I had already placed in the oven – used Guinness and still thought it was delicious! So did everyone else and we are not even beer drinkers
Hey Marie,
Awesome! So glad to hear your family enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it!
My dad use to make this for me he’s been gone for 20 years…with my first bite I was back in his kitchen waiting to hear the latest gossip in the neighborhood,,,thankyou
Aww, thanks so much for sharing this, Maureen! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! It’s a family fave:)
The best beer bread I’ve ever made! I’ll be tossing my previous one definitely…
Hey Chris,
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback after trying this recipe—happy to hear it was a win!
Enjoy your weekend!
This is super yummy bread!
Thanks so much, Sherri! It’s a family favorite over here:) Enjoy your day!
How do you store the bread and for how many days? It’s delicious!
Thanks so much, Christina! I store in an airtight container on the counter for 1 week. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Can this be made ahead and then left out or in fridge until baking time?
Hey Kelly,
You bet, you can leave it on the counter until ready to bake:) I hope you love this bread, please let me know if you give it a try!
Our whole family loves this bread! I do think it needs a whole teaspoon of salt, not just a pinch. I’ve also added Italian seasoning and some grated Parmesan before and that’s great too.
Hey Lindsay,
Wonderful! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was enjoyed!🍀
Love this bread! Made it many times for kids when we needed a fast snack after school or with dinner. Can you make it with self-rising flour instead of flour and baking powder?? Thanks!
Hey Kate,
Happy Friday! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a win!
Sure, that should work nicely for you!
So so easy and so so good. I was very low on honey due to our honey and hot tea addiction so I did use the brown sugar. I also used non-alcoholic beer.
My husband absolutely loved this bread and I paired well with my homemade chili. This beer bread will become a standard bread in our kitchen.
Thank you for sharing
Hey Eva,
Happy Sunday! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a hit!
Is the beer room temp or out of fridge?
Hi Marlene,
You will want the beer to be room temperature. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Hi Tieghan, and thank you for the recipe. Could I use a dark stout like Guinness for this, or would you recommend a lighter one for best results?
Thank you very much.
Hey Sofia,
I prefer to use something on the lighter side:)
Let me know if you have any other questions!
This is the very BEST beer bread recipe!!
So fast and easy!!
I have two loaves in the oven now for a salad potluck luncheon. I’ve always used honey instead of brown sugar and I think that is key.
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes!
Thanks so much, Trish! Love to hear this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it!