Easy Beer Bread Recipe 🍞
Description:
This delightful Easy Beer Bread recipe originated from an insert that accompanied a sample of specialty beers, and since then, it has been a favorite in many households. What’s particularly charming about this recipe is its versatility – you can use a variety of beer types and brands, resulting in unique and delicious flavors each time you bake it.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Breads
- Keywords: Grains, < 60 Mins, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 4 tbsp | White sugar |
| 4 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 12 oz | Beer |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 634.1
- Fat Content: 23.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 61mg
- Sodium Content: 1113.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 88.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 12.9g
- Protein Content: 10.3g
Recipe Instructions:
-
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients. The dough will be slightly sticky, so avoid trying to knead it.
-
-
Prepare Butter: Melt the butter either on the stovetop or in the microwave until it’s completely liquefied.
-
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is heating up, proceed with the next steps.
-
Grease and Flour Loaf Pans: Prepare your loaf pans by greasing them lightly and dusting them with flour. This prevents the bread from sticking to the pans.
-
Combine Ingredients: Pour the beer into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir until all the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense bread.
-
Transfer to Loaf Pans: Pour the dough into one large or two small greased and floured loaf pans. Make sure to leave enough room for the bread to rise substantially in the pan without the melted butter overflowing.
-
Top with Melted Butter: Once the dough is in the pans, drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top. This adds a delicious richness to the bread and helps achieve a golden crust.
-
Bake: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
-
Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans for a few minutes. Then, transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serve warm with butter or your favorite spreads.
This Easy Beer Bread is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re serving it as a side dish for a hearty stew or enjoying it as a snack with your favorite toppings. With its simple preparation and delicious results, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!
