Beer Bread Recipe:~
Beer bread is a quick bread made with beer as one of the main ingredients. It is a simple and easy-to-prepare bread with a distinct flavor and texture that comes from the beer. The beer provides the yeast needed to rise and gives the bread a unique flavor profile.
The bread has a dense, slightly chewy texture, a crisp crust, and a slightly sweet flavor. It is often served as a savory bread, but can also be made into a sweeter version with sweet ingredients such as cinnamon and sugar.
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Beer bread is a versatile bread that can be served with a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, and salads. Sliced and served with butter or cheese, it also makes an excellent appetizer or snack.
The best thing about beer bread is that it is incredibly easy to make. The recipe requires only a few ingredients and is quick to prepare, with no kneading or rising required. This makes it a great option for baking beginners or for those who want to bake fresh bread without the time and effort required for traditional yeast bread.
INGREDIENTS:
- 709.77 ml flour (sifted)
- 14.78 ml baking powder (omit if you use self-swelling flour)
- 4.92 ml salt (omit if you use self-swelling flour)
- 59.14 ml sugar
- 340.19 g canned beer
- 118.29 ml melted butter (1/4 cup is enough)
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2:
Mix dry ingredients and beer.
Step 3:
Pour into a greased loaf pan.
Step 4:
Pour melted butter over the mixture.
Step 5:
Bake for 1 hour, remove from pan and cool for at least 15 minutes.
Step 6:
UPDATED NOTES: This recipe makes a very hearty bread with a crisp, buttery crust. If you prefer a softer crust (as in traditional bread), mix the butter into the dough instead of pouring it over the top.
Step 7:
Sifting flour for bread recipes is a must. Most people just scoop the 1-cup amount into the flour container and level it. This compacts the flour and the bread becomes a “hard biscuit” as some have described it. This is because they do not sift their flour! If you do not have a sifter, use a spoon to spoon the flour into the 1-cup measure. Try it the “right” way and you will notice an amazing difference in the final product.
Step 8:
I have received many emails from you asking me to use soft drinks instead of beer. That’s fine, but I strongly recommend adding a packet of active dry yeast or 2 teaspoons of bread yeast (machine yeast) to make the dough rise properly.
Step 9:
The end result should be a thick, hearty, and very tasty bread, NOT A BRICK! ;).
Step 10:
Thank you to everyone for the incredibly nice comments and those who left a bad review – learn to sift SIFT! You will be amazed at the results you get.