Beer Bread
Cuisine: American
Beer bread is a simple and flavorful quick bread that requires just a few ingredients and no yeast. The beer acts as the leavening agent, creating a light and airy texture with a subtle hint of malt flavor. It's incredibly versatile, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own with a pat of butter.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Serving Size: 1 loaf
For the Bread
Ingredients:
- 3 cups ap flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tbs baking powder
- 3 tbs sugar
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 (12) oz bottle larger beer
For the Topping
Ingredients:
- 1/2 stick butter melted
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and herbs.
- Add the beer and stir until blended.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.
- Combine the butter and garlic powder.
- Remove the bread from the oven, then pour the butter mixture over the top.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing.
- The bread is easier to slice when cool.