Beer Bread

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    Jennifer

    11 months ago

    Cuisine: American
    Categories: Baking & Bread

    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.

    Beer Bread recipe - American easy difficulty dish
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    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:

    1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and herbs.
    3. Add the beer and stir until blended.
    4. Place the dough in a lightly greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.
    5. Combine the butter and garlic powder.
    6. Remove the bread from the oven, then pour the butter mixture over the top.
    7. Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing.
    8. The bread is easier to slice when cool.