With only a few ingredients, you can bake an artisan-style loaf of crusty bread. This beer bread recipe makes the best bread and it's unbelievably easy!
Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or rub with butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Add the honey, beer, and half of the melted butter; stir until just combined. Do not overstir.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and pour remaining butter over the top of batter.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean or with a few crumbs on it.
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Notes
If your honey is very thick or crystallized, warm in the microwave 10 to 15 seconds. You can substitute ¼ cup sugar, if you prefer.
What is the best beer to use? Any kind of beer will work, from Budweiser to Guinness stout. Dark beers will make the bread taste maltier, more robust. Light beers will flavor the bread less. Avoid extra hoppy beers, like IPA which can make the bread taste a little bitter. Our favorite? Modelo Negra, a medium-bodied dark beer.
Alcohol-Free Beer Bread: Substitute 1½ cups (12 oz.) soda water (unflavored) for the beer or use a non-alcoholic beer.
Beer Bread Muffins: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Divide batter between 12 greased muffin cups and bake 14 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Cheesy Beer Bread: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.