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Close up of beer bread loaf with slices on a wooden board. Glass of beer, knife, small bowl, white pink background.

Beer Bread

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This type of quick bread is made with beer instead of yeast. The carbonation in the beer helps the dough rise, resulting in a dense but very soft texture. With its tangy, slightly sweet, malty flavor, beer bread is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. 

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups beer (about one 12-oz can)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided

Instructions

  1. Grease or spray the medium mold and line with a strip of parchment paper that covers the bottom and the two narrow sides.
  2. Turn on the oven at 190°C.
  3. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  4. Make a hole in the middle and add the beer and half the melted butter.
  5. Mix just until combined without beating.
  6. Put in the mold and smooth.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes, until golden brown and a tester or toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Brush the top with the rest of the butter and let cool on a metal rack.

Notes

  • Organization: read the recipe first and ensure you have ingredients at the correct temperature, equipment, and enough workspace. This will make the process so much easier.
  • Baking time: keep in mind that all ovens and pans are different, even if they look similar. The baking time in my recipes is as accurate as it can be, but it might take you more or less time. You can use a thermometer(like the OXO oven thermometer) to check that your oven is at the right temperature. I recommend you keep track of how your oven works and what tiny details you might need to adjust. 
  • Too dry or crumbly bread: to avoid this, make sure to measure your ingredients accurately and not overmix the dough.
  • Tough or chewy bread: can be caused by overmixing the dough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined, and then stop.
  • Bread collapses or sinks in the middle: this can happen if the bread is underbaked, the dough is too wet, or the pan is too small. Check the bread for doneness using a toothpick or cake tester before removing it from the oven.
  • Bitter or overpowering beer taste: this can be a result of the beer you use. Choose one with a mild flavor the first time you make this recipe and adjust it in the future or experiment with other types of beer.
  • Author: Paula Montenegro
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American