Classic Beer Bread
A quick and easy Classic Beer Bread recipe, perfect for cozy dinners or casual brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 12-ounce bottle of beer (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Additional butter for greasing the loaf pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with melted butter.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Pour in the beer, and stir until just mixed.
- Add the melted butter and gently fold in.
- Transfer the batter to the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes until golden, and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, or enjoy alongside chili, sandwiches, or a charcuterie board.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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