Beer Bread
Prep
3 mins
Cook
1 hr
Servings
6
Difficulty
Hard
You've got to try this beer bread recipe because it's absolutely foolproof and ready in just an hour. The beauty of this loaf is how incredibly simple it is to make, requiring only three minutes of prep time. Beer adds wonderful flavor and helps the bread rise beautifully without any yeast. Plus, the whole grains in flour provide excellent fiber for digestive health. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this one never disappoints and costs just a few dollars to make.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 710 mlflour(sifted)
- 3 teaspoonsbaking powder(omit if using Self-Rising Flour)
- 1 teaspoonsalt(omit if using Self-Rising Flour)
- 237 mlsugar
- 11(12 ounce) can beer)
- 237 mlmelted butter(1/4 cup will do just fine)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Mix dry ingredients and beer.
- 3
Pour into a greased loaf pan.
- 4
Pour melted butter over mixture.
- 5
Bake 1 hour, remove from pan and cool for at least 15 minutes.
- 6
UPDATED NOTES: This recipe makes a very hearty bread with a crunchy, buttery crust. If you prefer a softer crust (like a traditional bread) mix the butter into the batter instead of pouring it over the top.
- 7
Sifting flour for bread recipes is a must-do. Most people just scoop the 1 cup measure in the flour canister and level it off. That compacts the flour and will turn your bread into a "hard biscuit" as some have described. That's because they aren't sifting their flour! If you do not have a sifter, use a spoon to spoon the flour into the 1 cup measure. Try it once the "correct" way and you will see an amazing difference in the end product.
- 8
I have had many email from you kind folks about using non-alcoholic beverages instead of beer. That is fine to do but I highly recommend adding a packet of Dry Active Yeast or 2 teaspoons of Bread (Machine) Yeast so that you get a proper rise.
- 9
The final result should be a thick, hearty and very tasteful bread, NOT A BRICK! ;).
- 10
Thank you all for the incredibly nice comments and those of you who left a bad review - learn to sift sift SIFT! You will be amazed at the results you get.
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