Classic Beer Bread
This is a simple quick bread that's ready in under an hour and uses ingredients you probably have on hand. The beer adds a subtle malty flavor and helps create a tender crumb without any kneading.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~12 servings)
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 bottle beer 12 oz, room temperature
- 3 Tbsp butter melted, plus extra for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Pour in beer and stir just until combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan and spread to corners.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over top.
- Bake 40-50 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack.
- Slice when slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Don't overmix the batter - lumps are fine and keep the bread tender.
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