The Best Beer Bread Ever

This is simply the best beer bread ever! It is so quick and easy to make that even the most novice or experienced of bakers will be able to make this recipe.

It’s a dump and bake recipe that is truly foolproof. Pair it with a creamy herbed dip and you have yourself the perfect appetizer for any occasion!

Now I’m not a big fan of beer but I am a big fan of bread.

And let me just say that when bread is infused with the rich flavors of your favorite kind of beer it becomes completely irresistible to even those who don’t love a beer flavor.

My personal favorite part of this recipe is the golden crispy crown that bakes on the top.

The butter allows the crumb of this bread to perfectly crisp up and when combined with the flavor of the beer, turns into the most amazing savory bites.

I can almost guarantee it will be your favorite part of this beer bread too!

The neat part about this recipe too is that it requires no yeast. It has the leavening agent of baking powder in it but because there is no yeast, so there is no waiting or lengthy rising times.

Within an hours time you can have this delicious bread whipped up from start to finish!

With only 6 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your home you can quickly and easily whip up a loaf of bread that will always impress your family and friends.

So let’s grab your favorite beer and get ready to savor and enjoy every last bite of this delightful tasting homemade beer bread.

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Ingredients to make The Best Beer Bread Ever

Just 6 simple ingredients make up this incredible beer bread.

• Flour
• Baking Powder
• Honey, Maple Syrup or Sugar
• Beer of choice
• Butter
• Unrefined Salt

How to make The Best Beer Bread Ever

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

• To a large bowl add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix together.

• Crack open a beer (take a sip 😉 just kidding, I mean you can if you’d like to) and mix in the beer until everything is just combined. *Do not over mix, the batter will be clumpy and that’s okay.

• Cut one stick of butter into tablespoon pieces.

• Pour half of the batter into a bread/loaf pan and place half of the butter pieces on top of the batter. Add the remaining batter and add the rest of the cut butter pieces on top of the wet dough.

• Bake 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown. Enjoy!

What kind of Beer Can I use?

The million dollar question!

This is completely preference and I always say, just use the beer you have on hand because any kind of beer will work.

However, if you’re a taste connoisseur, let me give you a little more detail.

A lighter beer (Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Keystone, Corona) will give your bread a mild beer flavor and lighter texture and color.

This is more commonly preferred, especially if brought to a party and kids may be eating it. (remember the alcohol cooks out, so it’s okay for kids to enjoy this bread 😉

Darker beer like a stout, porter or dark ale will leave your bread with a darker texture and color. It will also give off a stronger, vibrant beer flavor. These beers, along with IPA’s will counter the sweetness of the bread leaving behind more of a bitter aftertaste.

So if you’re very into beer and you have a lot of craft beers in the fridge, by all means, crack one open and try it in a loaf of this bread recipe.

But if you’re going for more of a neutral and mild flavor profile, I recommend using a lighter, more mild tasting beer.

And if you’d like a suggestion, I end up mostly using the cheap cerveza’s from Aldi (Monterrey Brand) because they’re a good price and we can’t tell the difference much anyways.

I buy a pack and keep them in the back of my pantry only to be used when making beer bread. Highly recommend 🙂

Bonus Beer Bread Dip Recipe You have to try:

Did you grow up like me with Tastefully Simple recipes on repeat? Whenever my Mom made a recipe with anything from Tastefully Simple, it was the best!

From their Prickly Pear Lemonade to their Spinach and Herb Seasoning Dip I couldn’t get enough!

When I told my sister that I was adding my beer bread to the blog, she immediately told me I needed to add my version of spinach and herb dip, inspired by our favorite Tastefully Simple Recipe growing up.

The combination of this dip with the fresh beer bread is perfect for any occasion.

And once you try a bite, it is hard to stop eating it! It’s incredible!

Simple Spinach and Herb Dip Recipe:

• 1 cup Sour Cream (Or Greek Yogurt for added Protein)
• 1/4 cup Mayo (linked is my homemade mayo)
• 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 – 1/2 Shallot Minced (to taste)
• 1/2 cup Freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cup Chopped Chives
• 1 Tbsp Fresh or Dried Parsley
• 1 Cup Finely Chopped Spinach
• 1 tsp Dried Dill
• 1/2 tsp Unrefined Salt

To a medium size bowl add sour cream and mayo. Finely mince and add Minced garlic and shallot and mix. Fold in parmesan cheese, chives, parsley, spinach, dill and salt. Mix until fully incorporated and then taste test. If you need to add more salt, garlic or shallot to you liking, do so.

Add to the fridge for an hour to let the flavors meld together and enjoy with bite size pieces of beer bread.

The combo makes for the perfect appetizer, and I can’t wait for you to try it!

Now let’s make The Best Beer Bread Ever

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