This recipe for Beer Quick Bread creates a moist, flavorful loaf infused with the richness of beer. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or the addition to any meal.
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Beer Bread
Running out of yeast in the middle of baking is one of the most annoying things that can possibly happen, right, y’all?! But if you’re not constantly baking, keeping stocked on yeast can feel like a waste.
I have heard from many people that they are intimidated to work with yeast. Have no fear; there are alternatives to yeast bread!
Fortunately, stocking up on beer is a lot easier … and with this beer quick bread recipe, you can kill two birds with one stone by making your beer into bread! Ha!!
This recipe works because beer IS basically made the same way as bread, with yeast breaking down the sugar in the dough into carbon dioxide and alcohol. (There’s the science for you!) The alcohol evaporates away during baking, so this is safe for kids. You can even change up the flavor with different types of beer and adding in herbs and spices too!
Essentially, if you’ve had beer bread before, this is the same thing, just faster! Enjoy!!
Beer Quick Bread: Ingredients & Equipment
To make Beer Bread, you will need …
Ingredients
- Your dry ingredients are all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. As you can see, no yeast is needed! The baking powder will do the “fluffing up” for you.
- Salted butter: You can also use unsalted here.
- Beer: Use your favorite. I tend to use a 12 oz lager.
Equipment
- Loaf pan: Buttered to bake your beer bread.
- Bowls: Two, one medium and one large, for your wet and dry ingredients.
Serving Suggestions For Beer Quick Bread
- Butter and Jam: Spread a generous layer of butter and your favorite jam for a classic and comforting combination.
- Cheese Platter: Serve slices of bread alongside a selection of cheeses, fruits, and nuts for a delightful charcuterie experience.
- Soup or Chili: Enjoy a slice of warm bread with a hearty bowl of soup or chili for a cozy and satisfying meal.
- Sandwiches: Use slices of bread to create delicious sandwiches with your favorite fillings like turkey, ham, or roast beef.
- Brunch Spread: Include the bread as part of a brunch spread with eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit for a delightful morning feast.
- Dips and Spreads: Serve slices of bread with a variety of dips and spreads such as hummus, spinach dip, or artichoke dip for a tasty appetizer.
- Beer Tasting: Pair slices of bread with different types of beer for a unique and enjoyable tasting experience.
- Grilled: Toast slices of bread on a grill or skillet and serve alongside grilled meats, vegetables, or seafood for a delicious accompaniment.
- Tea Time: Enjoy slices of bread with a cup of hot tea for a delightful afternoon treat.
- Dessert: Get creative and use the bread as a base for desserts like bread pudding, French toast, or trifle for a sweet ending to any meal.
Beer Quick Bread: FAQs
Keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days, then refrigerate for up to 5 days. Alternatively, freeze sliced bread in a freezer-safe bag for up to 30 days.
Yes, you can freeze the bread. Slice it and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 30 days.
Lager is recommended for its mild flavor, but you can experiment with different types of beer for varied tastes.
Yes, the alcohol content in the beer evaporates during baking, making the bread safe for all ages.
Absolutely! Try different types of beer and add herbs or spices to tailor the flavor to your liking.
It offers a quicker alternative to yeast bread, utilizing the yeast content in beer for leavening. It’s simpler and faster to make than traditional yeast bread.
Yes, you can prepare the bread in advance and store it, as mentioned above. It’s a convenient option for meal prep or entertaining.
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Beer Quick Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- butter for greasing the loaf pan
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted, divided
- 1 ½ cups beer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a loaf pan and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together 5 tablespoons of butter and beer.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until all the ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading the dough evenly.
- Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the top of the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. The bread will be ready when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack for cooling completely.
Notes
- Keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days, then refrigerate for up to 5 days. Alternatively, freeze sliced bread in a freezer-safe bag for up to 30 days.
- You can freeze the bread. Slice and store it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 30 days.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
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