One of the things I love about this easy beer bread is the flavor. It’s slightly sweet with a tang that pleases my taste buds. Slab some butter on a piece and you will taste perfection.
I remember exactly where I was when I first tasted beer bread. I was at my nephew’s 30th birthday party and I took a bite and thought, wow this is different.
I asked the nearest person what it was, but he didn’t answer me because he was a baby and couldn’t talk yet.
I tracked down the person who made it and found out it was beer bread. I was so intrigued, I decided to make it for the blog.
I made some adjustments in my recipe and since then, Christopher and I have consumed a couple dozen loaves. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Helpful tips
- I use ale as opposed to something too light like a domestic beer or something too heavy like a stout.
- I use sprouted spelt because I prefer it over non sprouted flour, but use what you have, whether it is whole wheat or all purpose white.
- I also use some almond flour. It lends the bread a nutty taste I love. I buy my fine almond flour at Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have almond flour, just add the same amount of whatever flour you’re using.
How to make easy beer bread
Pre-step
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and liberally grease a bread pan. Also get a mixing bowl and pastry cutter.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – spelt flour, almond flour, beer, brown sugar, salt and baking powder. (A)
Step two
Place all ingredients, except the beer, in a mixing bowl. (B)
Step three
Mix the dry ingredients together with a pastry cutter.
Step four
Pour the bottle of beer in the bowl. (C)
Step five
See how bubbly it gets? That’s normal. (D)
Step six
Take a rubber spatula and fold the ingredients together. The batter should be airy and fluffy so don’t over mix it.
Bake
Step seven
Transfer batter into the greased bread pan. (E) Bake for 35 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Step eight
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely. (F)
Wait at least 10 more minutes before cutting into the bread.
Perfect!!
Slather some butter on a slice. (Or slather on another topping, like my prune spread or pumpkin butter.)
And take a bite.
Look at that crumb and texture. So good!
I hope you enjoyed this easy beer bread recipe!
And as always, may all your dishes be delish!
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Easy Beer Bread Recipe
Ingredients
Beer Bread Batter
- 2 cups spelt flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces beer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and liberally grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, add dry ingredients, mix together until combined. I use a pastry blender.2 cups spelt flour, 1 cup almond flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add beer and stir with a spatula, making sure it is well mixed but don't over mix. The batter should be light and airy.12 ounces beer
- Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 35 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in pan before removing it from the pan to a wire rack.
- Cut warm with a sharp serrated knife and slather with butter if you desire.
- Eat
- Smile
- Enjoy
Equipment
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- Use ale as opposed to something too light like a domestic beer or something too heavy like a stout.
- I use sprouted spelt because I prefer it over non sprouted flour, but use what you have, whether it is whole wheat flour or white all purpose flour. You can even use self-rising flour if you prefer.
- I also use some almond flour. It lends the bread a nutty taste I love. I buy my fine almond flour at Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have almond flour, just add the same amount of whatever flour you’re using.
- You can store this bread in the refrigerator for 7 days in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap and then again if aluminum foil. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for 3 months. If you freeze it, thaw fully before cutting into the loaf.
Kelly @ trial and eater
I’ve never tried beer bread, I’m sure it adds such an interesting flavor! Looks like it turned out great!
Elaine
Thanks Kelly!
Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated
I’ve never made or eaten beer bread before, so you’ve got me seriously intrigued. Can’t wait to give this a try. It looks so thick and hearty!
Elaine
Nicola, is so delicious! Great texture and slightly sweet! Oh, and it has beer in it! 😉
Gina
Mine sunk & didn’t cook inside. What did I do wrong? 🙁
Elaine
I wonder if it is where you live – as in altitude, Gina. What a bummer, I’ve never had a problem but I’m in the Boston area! Maybe it should have been cooked longer?
Gina
I put it back in for 25 more minutes & the center was still dough. I live in PA. The edges which cooked were very good though. I want to try again, but I’m not sure what to do differently. Should I cover it maybe? I did use NA beer, does that make a difference?
Elaine
Interesting, Gina. It shouldn’t make a difference with the non-alcoholic beer. And PA is not high altitude unless you are in the Poconos, and even then that wouldn’t be high altitude. Hmmm. I’ve never heard that happen with the bread. Not sure how to help you adjust the recipe. 🙁
Beth
Perfectly delicious, Elaine! I have never made beer bread before but like you beer and bread in the same sentence? What’s not too love?
Elaine
Lol Beth! Thanks.
Luci's Morsels
Yummy! This looks delicious and I wish I could say I knew how it smells too! Thank you for sharing this!
Elaine
Thank you Luci!
Joyce
This sounds soooo neat! I always have beer in the fridge haha so why not just use it for bread. Freshly baked bread is absolutely wonderful – the smells right?! 🙂
Elaine
Exactly Joyce! 🙂
Mayuri Patel
I’ve never tried beer bread but know of other bakers who have made it. Don’t know whether I would really jump at the idea of baking a beer bread as I don’t like beer. Perhaps for my son…umm maybe.
Elaine
Hehe Mayuri. It’s yummy. You can sort of taste the beer, but it’s not real strong.
Katie Crenshaw
This looks like a fantastic bread recipe. I love the healthy ingredients. I will have to try this.
Elaine
Thanks Katie!
Alexis @FITnancials
This looks so good and semi-easy to make! I love beer bread, too. It’s so addictive!
Elaine
Thanks Alexis. It certainly is!
Patty
This bread is incredibly tempting Elaine 🙂 Will certainly try it!
Elaine
Thanks Patty!
Gabby
I’m going to make this for my Christopher. He will love it! I’m not too bad with spelt either so I’ll be trying a little too. Looks and sounds delicious!
Elaine
Thank you Gabby! I love the sprouted spelt flour!
Christopher
Perfect timing! I’m eating a piece slathered with peanut butter and fig spread for lunch today! Love this recipe.
Elaine
Mmmm. Last piece! I have to make more.
Jas @All that's Jas
This is the first time I’m hearing about beer bread. Bet it’s delicious, I mean it has beer in it!
How did baby Mitchell like his first taste of (almost) beer? 😉
Elaine
Jas,
Hehe. Mitchell loved it! 🙂
Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli
Can you believe I’ve never had beer bread? Thanks for the easy recipe and useful tips, so now I can make one and taste it! It looks awesome!
Elaine
I think you would like it Nicoletta! Thanks. I hope you enjoy it if you make it.
Paige
LOVE this and how easy it was! Super good toasted, too!
Elaine
Thanks Paige. I’m glad you enjoyed it! I love it toasted too.
Anna
I never tried beer bread, but love the sound and the look of this loaf! I normally make my own sourdough from scratch, but it can be a bit time consuming and lengthily process, so this beer bread would be a great alternative when I’m short on time!
Elaine
Definitely Anna! It’s super easy and tastes awesome. Enjoy!
Jen
Such a unique recipe. Using the spelt and almond flour is a nice change from your average loaf bread. You need to make this!
Elaine
Thanks Jen. I love using spelt and almond flour together. It gives it such a nutty taste!
Charity
I haven’t made beer bread in the longest time. I love that you’ve used alternative flours in this recipe but it still looks light and fluffy.
Elaine
Thank you Charity! It’s my favorite combination!
Sara
Beer bread is on my list of recipe to dos this week! I’ve been looking for an easy version, and this recipe is exactly that. Great flavor, simple ingredients, and perfect for smothering with butter!
Elaine
Hehe, thanks Sara! I love this bread both toasted and fresh, AND of course, smothered in butter!
Heidy McCallum
This easy beer bread did not disappoint! It was super easy and the flavor was awesome. O will be saving this recipe!
Elaine
Thanks Heidy! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Alena
I’ve been trying to get my fiancé to make bread with me and I finally found the perfect way to do it! He’s a beer lover so I think I he’ll absolute love this recipe!
Elaine
That’s great Alena! 🙂 I hope you both enjoy it.
Natalie
I love that you used spelt flour in this recipe. I never tried bread with beer before, but I would definitely love to make this. It looks so good!
Elaine
Thanks Natalie. It’s so yummy and super easy!
Jo
Love how light and fluffy the bread looks. Beer bread has been my favorite bread for long time. I love the fact that you have used healthier alternatives for plain flour!
Elaine
Thanks Jo, I appreciate it!