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Easy No-Yeast Beer Bread: Crispy Crust, Soft Center

A close-up of a freshly baked beer bread loaf with a shiny, golden-brown crust, resting on a white plate with honey drizzled underneath.
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Make this incredibly simple beer bread with just a few pantry staples. You get a loaf with a perfectly crisp, buttery crust and a soft, tender interior in under an hour. This is the ultimate quick bread solution for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle of room temperature beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix these dry ingredients well.
  3. Slowly pour the room temperature beer into the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture gently with a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the batter.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Using room temperature beer helps the baking powder create a better rise without yeast.
  • For a Cheesy Garlic Beer Bread variation, mix 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder into the batter before baking.
  • This bread pairs well as a side dish for chili, stew, or soup.
  • If you prefer smaller portions, you can pour the batter into a muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes for quick bread rolls.

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