Beer Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 375g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 15g (1 tablespoon) baking powder
- 5g (1 teaspoon) salt
- 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 355ml (12 oz) your favorite beer
- 56g (1/4 cup) melted butter, plus more for greasing
Welcome to the world of homemade Beer Bread, where baking simplicity meets culinary comfort. A quick bread that requires no kneading or rising time, Beer Bread is the perfect marriage of rustic texture and hearty flavor. By using beer as a fundamental ingredient, this bread takes on a delightful malty aroma and a complex, tangy taste that can be customized with your choice of brew—from light lagers to robust stouts. Follow this detailed recipe to bring this wonderful yeast-free loaf to life in your kitchen.
Kitchen Equipment Required
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Loaf Pan
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Oven
- Cooling Rack
- Baking Brush
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a standard-size loaf pan with melted butter to ensure easy removal after baking.
Step 2: Mixing Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Make sure the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Incorporating Beer
Slowly pour the beer into the dry mixture, stirring together gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix until just combined; the batter will be somewhat lumpy, and that’s perfectly fine.
Step 4: Baking the Bread
Pour the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the batter for a rich, golden crust. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cooling the Bread
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely. This helps maintain the bread’s structure and flavor.
Conclusion
Congratulations on crafting your own Beer Bread, a culinary delight that combines ease and flavor. With its crusty exterior and moist, tender crumb, this bread serves as a versatile companion to soups, stews, or even a delicious snack on its own. Experiment with different beers for varied flavors and textures, from the sweet notes of a wheat beer to the deep richness of a stout. Enjoy your homemade creation and share its magic with friends and family!
