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5 Ingredient Beer Bread…and that includes the salt.
I was never, ever planning on posting this bread, and not because it’s not amazingly delicious.
Because I promise you, this bread will rock your world. So much so that you may be making it once a week from here on out. It’s just that good and by far the easiest thing I make. Without a doubt.
The only reason I was not going to post this recipe is that it’s embarrassingly easy. It requires one bowl, five minutes of prep time (seriously, tops), and five ingredients that I honestly think most everyone always has on hand.
Flour, baking powder, honey, salt, and beer.
That’s it you guys. And as I already said, it’s honestly one of the best loaves of bread you’ll ever have.
Today is the day I’m giving in and showing you guys one of my most requested recipes.
I’m not lying, I make a lot of food (A LOT). Actually, I make so much food that typically we have two or three freshly baked desserts lying around on any given day. You’d think I would give them away, but I can’t. By the time I’m done shooting them, and by the time my family has gotten their hands on the treats, it looks like an animal got to them.
In all fairness, I do a number on them while photographing, but my family kind of destroys them. Some people pick off their favorite parts first. Some people go straight for the middle. And some people dump the containers upside down, shake em side to side and do a little dance well they’re at it.
My mom asked me if I had anything for her to take to this “thing” she had last night. I was like, seriously…sure if you want to take the bars and that cake…that looks like animals got to it. Yeah, she passed. So I quickly whipped her up a batch of this beer bread. So easy and such a crowd-pleaser!
This bread is practically a staple on our dinner table. I mean, we’re having it again tonight.
It’s good enough that I make it when we have people over, bring it with me if we ever actually go anywhere (which is never, but I would) and have even made it on Thanksgiving and Christmas. People love this bread, love, love, love it.
It actually still amazes me how much people love it and how incredibly easy it is. It’s just plain bizarre.
If you are scared of homemade bread, this is the bread to make. You can’t mess it up. Ok, well I’m sure if you added way too much baking powder, dumped in tablespoons of salt, or maybe accidentally grabbed the powdered sugar instead of the flour. Yeah, in that case, I think it would be bad.
But I don’t think that’s going to happen.
I like this bread paired best with homemade chili or gumbo. But it’s also great as a side with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or even leftover for breakfast. I am telling you, this is your new favorite bread. Trust me!
Oh, and DON’T skimp on the butter, it’s a must!
5 Ingredient Beer Bread
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories Per Serving: 2656 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- kosher salt
- 1 (12 ounce) beer (use your favorite) (use your favorite, I love a pumpkin beer)
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar, but honey is best)
- 6 tablespoons cold salted butter, sliced into 8 slices
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 9×5 loaf pan with butter.2. Add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl. Pour in the beer and add the honey. Mix until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Arrange the butter slices on top.3. Place the loaf pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top of the bread is lightly browned. Sliced and enjoy warm!
Lastly, if you make this 5 Ingredient Beer Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
This post was originally published on October 1, 2013
So delicious and easy! I made it with the bean chili Another winner!!
Thank you so much Cheryl!! xTieghan
First time making beer bread. Not only was it incredibly easy but it was oh so delicious!
Love this recipe, a perfect addition to any dinner, and already at the top of my list to gift friends and family for the holiday!
I am so happy this recipe turned out so amazing for you, Lauren! Thank you so much! xTieghan
The BEST bread I have ever had. I used an artisanal favourite beer . Loved the combination of honey and hoppy taste of beer and I do not really like beer. Who would believe I love the taste in this bread. The best is that it is a very easy and quick. I will make it again and will experiment with different beers.
Hi Tiegan
I made this again today and tossed in about a tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary and a handful of grated Parmesan cheese to try to turn it up to a special herby cheesy bread. Turned out awesome. This is a winner of a recipe. It comes together in about 10 minutes. Tops. Really really good one.
Bruce
Hi Bruce! I am so happy this recipe turned out so well for you! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
Made this recipe for the first time today to test is as an accompaniment for winter soups. Amazing! Love the beery-buttery taste of the crust! I really loved that it literally took 5 minutes to prep and get in the oven. I will be making this bread a lot in the coming cold months. Thank you!
I am so happy this recipe turned out so amazing for you, Shelly! Thank you! xTieghan
I made two loaves of this bread this past weekend. Overall it was good. Definitely an easy bread to make with so many staple pantry ingredients and I love that it’s a bread you don’t have to knead or take time to let it rise!
As I took it out of the oven, my husband commented “it looks like a big biscuit.” And then I realized, with the ingredient list, it basically was. So don’t expect your typical bread. But with that said, I like biscuits and it was delicious with the creamy wild rice chicken soup we made. Also good with butter or cheese on top.
As one reviewer noted above – the bread does have a strong beer taste. That might depend on the type of beer you use (I used a light lager) and I don’t like the taste of beer so it took some getting used to. Our whole house also smelled like beer while it was baking. It’s my personal choice but when my kids get older, I doubt I will allow them to eat this bread because of the strong taste (unless I can find a beer that will give it a more mild taste).
Hi Jesi! I am glad this recipe turned out well for you! If there is anything I can help with, I would love to! xTieghan
I only ever buy unsalted butter . Should I add a bit of salt ? Love your recipes ! Looking forward to making this 🙂
Hey Rachel,
I would add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you think this would work with gluten free beer and flour ?
Hey Rachel,
Yes both of those will work. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi there! Already have the bread in the oven but now Im concerned! I found a pumpkin harvest beer and its says 6 fl oz… The recipe calls for 12 oz beer! Should I have done 2 full bottles? Just seemed like it would be extremely watery (if that’s a word!)
Hey Erica,
You want to use 12 ounces of beer for this recipe. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Oh my god I just made this bread and am totally blown away by how delicious it is! Crusty outside and doughy on the inside. With a subtle hint of sweetness. And just a few minutes of prep! Paired it with Tieghan’s bean chili. Ten out of ten! This will be a staple in our house. Thank you Tieghan!!
Thank you Rachael! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! xTieghan
Delicious and well loved by my family and friends, thanks. I have made many times over last few months trying different beer and flour combinations. And as I did not go through the covid-down-the-sourdough-rabbit-hole I have time with this recipe to still binge watch.
I am really glad you have been loving this recipe, G! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
Made this the other day and it was so easy and delicious! Do you think it would work to add rosemary?
Hey Riley,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! Rosemary would be a great addition. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Ok I saw this recipe and just had to make it. The dough was super simple and the amount off butter on top had my mouth watering with anticipation for it to be done baking to eat it. I followed all of the simple instructions, used the 9×5 loaf pan and put it in the oven. Well…as the dough raised and the butter melted, the butter overflowed in the oven. This in turn set off the smoke detectors in my house and left a not so pleasant smell. Once the smoke settled (literally) the beer bread was a delightful addition to my soup. Now I am dealing with the aftermath of burnt butter all over my oven.
Hi Julie! I am really sorry that happened! What size pan are you using? I hope the bread still turned out well for you! xTieghan
does anyone know if you will get the same results with non alcoholic beer? that’s all i have on hand!
Hi Anna! You should be fine to use non alcoholic. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with! xTieghan
Delicious and so easy to make. Thanks for yet another great recipe Tieghan!
Thank you Kaala! xTieghan