Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Beer Bread

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

  • Author: Amanda
  • Yield: one 9-inch loaf 1x

Description

Buttery beer bread is complemented by honey and a yeasty wheat beer!  Crunchy crust and soft, tender interior…this quick bread is perfect to serve on the side with soups and stews.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Big pinch of kosher salt
  • One 12-ounce bottle beer*
  • 1 stick butter, divided
  • Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling

*I like to use a wheat beer to add more yeasty flavor to the bread, but any pale ale or pilsner will also do.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°.  Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and place on a small baking sheet.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugars, and salt, and whisk to combine.  Melt the stick of butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl.  Once melted, add five tablespoons to the dry ingredients, reserving the remaining three tablespoons for the top. Toss to combine; it will look a little clumpy. *I like to toss the butter and dry ingredients together before adding the beer to prevent some of the gluten formation when the liquid is added. The fat coating the flour blocks some gluten formation when liquid is added and the ingredients are mixed. I’ve had too many dry, chewy beer breads!
  3. Pour in the bottle of beer. Fold together gently with a spatula until just combined. Pour into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.
  4. Pour the remaining three tablespoons of butter over the top of the batter. Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is light golden brown. Let cool slightly before turning out of the pan. Cut into slices with a serrated knife. Serve warm with softened butter and honey, if desired.

Notes

*This recipe was updated in December 2023 to remove the honey and replace with white and brown sugars and update the method. The URL still says “Honey Butter Beer Bread,” but it no longer contains honey in the batter.

  • Category: Quick Breads, Bread-y Things

Find it online: https://nevernothungry.com/honey-butter-beer-bread/