Description
A classic American beer bread recipe featuring a crunchy crust and soft, fluffy interior. This easy bread uses simple pantry staples and beer for a subtle, yeasty flavor—perfect for quick homemade bread served warm with butter or honey.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 bottle (12 oz) beer
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Add Beer: Pour the beer into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a thick, sticky batter forms—do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Apply Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the batter to create a golden crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter or honey for best flavor.
Notes
- Using dark beer will give the bread a richer, stronger flavor, while light beer yields a milder taste.
- It’s best served warm; spreading with butter or honey complements the flavor beautifully.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb texture.
- This bread freezes well—slice and freeze leftovers for quick future use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
