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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
This bread comes together in minutes and tastes like a buttery croissant- Fantastic with jams or even just plain, great for a brunch, tea or beef stew. I used pumpkinhead beer, lined my pan with parchment paper and baked for about 50 minutes. Highly recommend.
Hey Leah,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have the best day:) xTieghan
Could this be made gluten free with gf beer and gf flour blend?
Hey Maureen,
You bet, both of those will work well for you. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
So good!! I love how easy it is. I’ve made it several times (each time with different beer- whatever I have in the fridge) and it always levels up a weeknight meal! Best enjoyed warm from the oven. And listen to Tieghan, DONT SKIMP ON THE BUTTER!
Hey Val,
Wonderful! Thanks so much for making this dish, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
I finally made this today. It smelled so good as it was baking and tasted just as good! Hopefully it freezes well, since it is just the two of us. I will be making this many more times. I love how easy it is.
Hey Suzanne,
Fantastic! Love to hear that the recipe was enjoyed, thanks bunch for making it. Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
Do you think this would work with gluten free flour and sparkling water?
Hey Natalya,
Yes, that should work well for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Can I use bread flour instead of all purpose?
Hey Emily,
Yes, that should work just fine. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
This is AMAZINGLY good. Our crust got a little crispy, but we loved it that way! This will be a frequent recipe in our house for sure!
Hey Morgan,
Happy Sunday! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it! xxTieghan
Anyone tried with a liquid besides beer? Suggestions?
Hey TJ,
Sparkling cider will also work well here! I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Made this today and we loved it! Not surprising because we have loved everyone of your recipes we’ve tried from this blog!
Hey Georgette,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it!! xTieghan
First of all- So yummy!
Could these be baked on top of a stew? Like biscuits? If so, what size and cooking time would you recommend?
Hey Jenny,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! Sorry, I’ve never tested that so I honestly don’t know how it would turn out. xTieghan
I’ve tried making this bread twice and I can’t seem to get it right! The outside is so delicious and crispy (flavour is incredible!!) but the inside doesn’t seem to want to bake all the way through and is sticky/gummy in the middle. The second time I made it I even left it to bake for some extra time. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong and I want to eat a full slice of this delicious bread instead of just munching on the crispy crusts haha! Any tips? Should I try a different beer (I just used a simple Corona Extra)? Also, I’ve been using a glass baking dish, should I try for metal?
I’m determined to get this 🙂 Thanks!!
Hey Chloe,
Glass pans require a longer baking time, so you will want to cover with foil and increase your baking time or switch to a metal pan. I hope this helps for next time! xTieghan
Thank you for sharing! I love making bread but have never come across a recipe so easy. We had guests at our lake house and I was able to see this recipe one morning and make it for breakfast (in place of biscuits).
Hey Lori,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
I’m having this same issue and I baked with a metal pan! Any luck figuring out what was done wrong?
See my comment near the top (12/12/2021). Hope it helps!
I haven’t tasted the bread yet but it looks amazing. I used the recipe from the book and unfortunately it did not suggest the VERY necessary rimmed baking sheet placed underneath (to catch all that melted butter sputtering out of the pan). Just in case another version is ever published. Might also need a note about a glass pan vs. metal and time in oven. Overall I can’t wait for this to cool so I can taste it!!!
Love your recipes!
Hey Rachel,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, I hope it’s delish! xTieghan
Made this for the 4th and put some red food coloring in it lol! It was really easy and really good. There is definitely a reason to bake this on a tray (which I did not start with and ended up with butter and smoke in the bottom of the oven which was my mistake). It took a little longer than expected to get the middle cooked which ended with overcooked edges so I have 2 questions- 1. Is there a difference between baking it in a metal vs glass cookware? 2. What would happen if I did this with whole wheat flour (to make a little healthier?). Thank you for your beautiful blog!!
Hey Anne,
Wonderful! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! A glass pan will take longer for the bread to cook in, I like to use metal. Also, I have not tried making this with whole wheat flour but I am sure it would work just fine. xTieghan
Update!! Was delicious with whole wheat! Thanks again 🙂
Hey Anne,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed. Have a great weekend☀️ xTieghan
One of the best and easiest breads to make!
Hey Kenneth,
Wonderful! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
So, so good! I had no salted butter in house so used unsalted and gave a generous Maldonado salt sprinkle. Likewise, no regular honey, just Mike’s hot. Perfect, not too hot, will make again and again!
Hey Andrea,
Happy Monday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
Easiest bread ive ever made. Used some cheap beer son in law said was aweful but it made the best bread.
Hey Maureen,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a wonderful holiday weekend ?? xTieghan
Literally one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten. It rested On the counter for 15 minutes, then my three daughters, husband and I (and our dog, because he’s spoiled) at the entire loaf in a sitting. Phenomenal and perfect in its simplicity. Thank you!
Hey Amanda,
Wonderful! I am so glad this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it! Have a lovely week:) xTieghan