Beer Bread
You’ll love making this buttery and cheesy Beer Bread. Made in 10 minutes with only 5 ingredients!
I love these other savory bread recipes! Try Jiffy Cornbread Recipe, Cheesy Bacon Cornbread Muffins, and Jiffy Corn Casserole.
Beer Bread
A quick bread recipe made with butter, cheese, and of course beer! The perfect savory side dish for a warm family meal.
- Prep in 10 minutes. It only takes 10 minutes to prep and you’re ready to begin baking. This is the definition of a quick and easy bread!
- Added Cheese. The addition of cheddar cheese makes this bread even more delicious than it already is. The cheesiness combined with the buttery softness and beer flavor makes every bite so mouthwatering! Of course, you can skip adding the cheese if you want, but why would you ever do that?
- Only Five Ingredients. The list of ingredients needed is delightfully short and sweet. All you need is self-rising flour, sugar, cheddar cheese, beer, and some salted butter.
- The perfect side bread. Because this is so quick and easy, it makes for a perfect side bread for any soup or comfort family dinner.
Ingredients For Beer Bread
- Flour. It’s important to use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour. You won’t have the same results if you use all-purpose flour.
- Sugar. For a subtle sweet taste, use white granulated sugar.
- Cheese. Shred cheddar cheese for the best combination of flavors. You’ll want to make sure you grate your own cheese.
- Beer. Use room-temperature beer. Any beer works, I always have Busch and Miller Lite in the house so that’s what I use.
- Butter. For this recipe, I like using salted butter. Don’t worry about softening beforehand because you are going to melt the butter.
Tips for the Best Results
- Choose the right beer. Avoid darker beers like Guinness and hoppy beers like IPAs. I’ve found that simple light lagers like Miller and Busch lend the best beer flavor without being overpowering or just straight up weird. Those craft beers you love? Save those for sipping – not baking! Also, make sure your beer is room temperature prior to mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Grate the cheese yourself. For the best flavor and consistency, grate the block of cheddar cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is covered in powder to prevent it from clumping in the bag, which can also negatively impact the bread.
- Top the bread with butter. Remember – don’t mix the butter into the batter! The melted butter is to be drizzled directly on top of the unbaked loaf, not mixed into it. That’s how it forms the most incredible golden buttery top.
How To Make Beer Bread
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. If you use parchment paper, leave a little bit of the edges hanging from the sides of the pan so you can later lift the bread out.
- Batter. Combine all of the measured ingredients (except for the butter) in a large bowl. Then, pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Butter. Pour the melted butter evenly all over the top of the batter.
- Bake. Bake the Beer Bread for an hour. Enjoy all of the cheesy, beer-y smells in your kitchen!
- Serve. Let the bread cool before slicing and serving
What To Serve With Beer Bread
When you’re sick of cornbread and you want something a little different try pairing this Beer Bread with some of your favorite family meals. It pairs great with Goulash, Spaghetti Casserole, Sloppy Joes, or even Crockpot Potato Soup.
Leftovers & Storing
- Store. In an airtight container at room temperature, Beer Bread will stay fresh for about 24 hours. I’ve found that after about 2 days, the outside of the bread becomes sticky and moist.
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The Best Beer Bread
This is the only Beer Bread recipe you’ll ever need! It’s soft, buttery, cheesy, and has the best touch of beer flavor. With a prep time of 10 short minutes and only 5 inexpensive ingredients called for, this is a certified easy quick bread recipe!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bottle light beer, room temperature
- ½ cup salted butter, melted, 1 stick
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper leaving extra on the sides to lift the bread out once cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cheese, and beer. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
- Drizzle the top of the bread dough with the melted butter.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Choose the right beer. Avoid darker beers like Guinness and hoppy beers like IPAs. I’ve found that simple light lagers like Miller and Busch lend the best beer flavor without being overpowering or just straight-up weird. Those craft beers you love? Save those for sipping not baking! Also, make sure your beer is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Grate the cheese yourself. For the best flavor and consistency, grate the block of cheddar cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is covered in powder to prevent it from clumping in the bag, which can also negatively impact the bread.
- Top the bread with butter. Remember to mix the butter into the batter! The melted butter is to be drizzled directly on top of the unbaked loaf, not mixed into it. That’s how it forms the most incredible golden buttery top.
Calories: 279kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 124mg, Potassium: 49mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 331IU, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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