Crispy and crusty on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside, Beer Bread is easy to make and foolproof. The carbonation in beer makes the bread light and fluffy, while its flavor makes it tasty and delicious. This loaf comes out perfect every time!
Ingredients For One-Bowl Beer Bread
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Sugar
- Dry minced onion
- Beer
- Butter
How To Make Easy One-Bowl Beer Bread
- Grase and flour in a loaf pan, and preheat the oven to 375.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, dry minced onion, and beer until well combined, but not overmixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Evenly pour the butter over the batter, and bake for one hour.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then unmold.
Quick & Easy One-Bowl Beer Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp tsp salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp dry minced onion
- 1- 12 oz beer
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Grase and flour a loaf pan, and preheat the oven to 375.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, dry minced onion, and beer until well combined, but not overmixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Evenly pour the butter over the batter, and bake for one hour.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then unmold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In What Order Do I Sift And Measure The Flour?
It is recommended to sift the flour first, then measure the 3 cups. Measure the flour by spooning it into the cup to keep it light and not compacted.
Can I Use Non-Alcoholic Drinks Instead Of Beer?
You can use non-alcoholic beer, but add 2 tsp of dry active yeast to replace the yeast present in beer.
What If I Don’t Have A Flour Sifter?
You can use a colander to sift the flour or spoon the flour into the measuring cup to avoid packing it into the measuring cup.
Can I Mix The Butter Into The Batter?
If you want a crispy, crusty crust, pour the butter over the batter, but if you like a softer crust, you can mix the butter into the batter.
What’s The Best Type Of Beer To Use?
If you want a light-tasting bread, use a light-tasting beer. Darker beers provide a fuller-flavored bread. The beer has to be carbonated.
How Should I Add The Butter For Best Results?
You can add it two ways: over the batter before baking for a crispy crust, or mix half of the melted butter into the batter and the other half on top midway through baking for a more balanced texture.
What If My Bread Comes Out Too Hard?
This may happen when you overmix the batter, or when you bake the bread at a higher temperature.
How Do I Know When The Bread Is Properly Baked?
The bread should be firm and golden on top when touched. Generally, one hour is the perfect amount of baking time, but start checking it after 45 minutes. You can also use the toothpick method to check for doneness.
Can I Add Other Ingredients To The Bread?
Yes! You can add herbs, cheeses, dried fruit, onion, garlic, or spices to make this bread tastier.
What Do I Do If My Loaf Pan Is Smaller Or I Want Two Loaves?
You need to start checking for doneness at the 30-minute mark.
