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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
I’m going to try this – sounds amazing! Looked for the bread recipe with hard cider that you mentioned in the comments, but I couldn’t find it. Please send me the link.
Hey Peggie! I am not sure what recipe you are referring too. I am so sorry I could not help.
I finally just made this! My family has always loved “beer” bread in the past but I had a mix I particularly liked and used really any carbonated drink in with great results. So coming across a true recipie was divine! Was hoping to share a pic but I’m not an Instagramer or tweeter type so I guess I can’t share but I used an extra stout fuiness and it gives such a gorgeous color to loaf, not to mention amazing aroma! Hope this helps those who had been asking about beer types.
Thank you! I am so glad you liked this bread Dianne!
Blown away!!! I had all the ingredients in my pantry and decided this was the perfect lazy Sunday bake. The bread took 5 mins to prep (I used Blue Moon beer & light brown sugar & kosher salt).. 45 mins to bake.. spread a little salted butter and OH MY GOODNESS it was absolutely delicious!!! Thank you thank you!!
I am so glad you loved this! And so perfect that you already had all the ingredients! Thank you Rachel!
I gave it a shot but changed the recipe a bit. I used a six pack instead of just one beer, just left it in the oven a bit longer than the recipe calls for. Came out smelling great and looked delicious! I took it to my girlfriends house for dinner and we ate the whole loaf watching TV. Only issue, I got a DUI on the way home.
Hi Rastus! I am so glad you and your girlfriend liked this recipe! Really hope you’re joking about the DUI and everything is okay!
How does this recipe work if a breadmaker is involved? Can I make this recipe in my breadmaker?
I am not sure as I am not familiar with bread makers. Sorry I could not be of more help. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
I have to say after reading the post I ran to my kitchen and tried it, and now I’m writing this comment enjoying a piece of that fantastic bread. Thanks so much for sharing, I’m a new fan! <3
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you so much Andy!
This is the exact recipe i use. However, the bread falls apart on me every time. Suggestions?
HI! How long are you baking? It could be that you need to bake for less time. It’s hard to help troubleshoot without having more info. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Happy Holiday’s 🙂
I’ve made beer bread several times before. I tried yours just to see a different variation. It didn’t turn out at all. It tasted horrible. It was hard as a rock. It tasted like straight baking powder and flour. I tried again changing the flour and had the same result. I’m really disappointed.
Hi Jen, I am sorry for the disappointment. I can’t really grasp what happened as I have never had someone not love this recipe. Regardless I am so sorry you had so much trouble. Wish I could help solve the problem.
I have made this bread for the last year or so. I add chopped up fresh dill and shredded cheese. Since I am at a high altitude I have to increase the flour and drink some of the beer (Coors regular) to cut back the liquid as well as bake it at a higher temp. Plus I melt butter and pour over the bread before I bake it to give it a golden brown color. This bread makes GREAT French toast!
That is so amazing! I am really glad this turned out great for you and you enjoyed it! Thank you Dixie!
I have always been very intimadated at the idea of making bread, but your post was inspiring so I gave it a go this afternoon and was not disappointed – thank you!
I am so glad you decided to make this and that it turned out great! Thank you Holly!
Came out great – everyone likes. Thanks again for these recipes.
I am so glad to hear that! Thank you Randy!
making it right now with 1/2 rye & 1/2 AP flour. New Belgium 1554 brown ale. If it’s as good as the Rye soda beer bread, everyone will be delighted. Will let you know how it turns out. Thanks. Love these kinds of bread- they don’t make my old beat-up mechanic’s hands hurt to make them.
I hope it turns out amazing for you! Thanks!
Hi there! Any suggestions when the butter is spattering all over that it starts to create smoke in the oven? I haven’t been able to make this because of the smoke it creates. Am I the only one? haha!
Hi! This happens to me too. try putting the loaf pan on a baking sheet to catch the drips. that normally helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
I can’t resist adding my suggestion – since everyone loves the crust – I bake mine in a cake pan, so it’s low and round and so much crust!
We occasionally add grated cheese, or olive oil and rosemary, or simply metled butter with a bit of coarse salt. Amazing!
I gave my colleague the recipie and he likes it made with Stout. So versatile.
I love new suggestions! Yours sound like amazing ones too!
Thanks so much Lisa!
have made this sooooo many times! absolutly amazing. have added to it also chopped sundried tomatoes and to go with pasta some crushed garlic and corriender….perfect every time. THANKYOU!!!!
Hi Rosey! I’m so happy you like it!! The additions sound amazing!!