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5 Ingredient Beer Bread Recipe

Aug 23, 2020 · 15 Comments

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Forget making beer bread out of a mix, with this 5 ingredient beer bread recipe you’ll have the best homemade beer bread ready in a flash!

The most delicious beer bread recipe With the holidays coming up, parties and get togethers there’s always a dip, just hanging out, begging to be eaten. There’s normally a sad bowl of tortilla chips or crackers on the verge of going stale that one uses to eat said dip. BUT, have you ever made beer bread to use as a dipping vessel? Total game changer.

The perfect appetizer is this beer bread recipe

My mother-in-law was actually the one who introduced me to beer bread. I had it at a party once (it was served alongside a dip very similar to this 5 ingredient sour cream and chive dip) and immediately after tasting the bread, I asked her what was in it. She told me it was actually just a mix, so of course I was determined to make it from scratch, and have done just that with this 5 ingredient beer bread recipe.

This beer bread is one I’ve perfected over the last few years, and I absolutely love this recipe. It’s super easy, and the end result is delicious. It’s got a light and fluffy center and a buttery crust. So good.

The best homemade beer bread recipe

You can make 5 ingredient beer bread in a loaf pan, and it will turn out like a loaf (as pictured) or you could simply bake it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, it will have more crust surface area and spreads out in a nice oval shape. Either way – it’s crazy delicious.

The dips I would suggest making with it are the 5 ingredient tzatziki recipe from Five Ingredient Fridays, or this 5 ingredient Jalapeno-cheddar dip (pictured with beer bread below.)

The perfect homemade beer bread to serve with dipOther recipes you might enjoy:

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5 Ingredient Beer Bread Recipe

Forget making beer bread out of a mix, with 5 simple ingredients, you have have homemade beer bread ready in a flash! Everyone will love this 5 ingredient beer bread recipe, especially with dip at parties
3.73 from 11 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Glass Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bottle of beer 12 ounces, see note
  • 1/4 cup butter 1/2 stick, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt and stir a few times so that the ingredients are mixed together.
  • Add in the beer and stir until the dough forms, set aside.
  • To melt the butter, place it in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds on HIGH. Then remove from the microwave and stir. If not melted, repeat, microwaving for 10 seconds and stirring, until the butter is completely melted. Brush about a third of the butter onto the bottom and sides of the prepared loaf pan (on top of the parchment paper.
  • Spoon the dough into the buttered loaf pan and pour/brush the remaining melted butter over the dough.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, remove from pan, slice and serve.
  • If making to serve alongside a dip, cut the loaf into 1-to-2 inch cubes.

Notes

For this beer bread, the best beers to use are the “cheap” beers – think Miller or Budweiser, light beer is ok to use.
The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.    

Nutrition

Serving: 1loaf | Calories: 1825kcal | Carbohydrates: 302g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 4010mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1418IU | Calcium: 775mg | Iron: 19mg

 

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  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    January 16, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Just wanted to let you know I made this over the weekend, Phi, and it is AMAZING! SO easy and SOOOO delicious! I will definitely be making this over and over! Cheers!

    Reply
  2. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    December 20, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Oh goodness how I love beer bread AND how easy it is to make! I’ll take a big piece! Happy holidays friend!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      Beer bread is one of my faves because of how easy it is 🙂 I hope you had wonderful holidays as well 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:37 am

    I love making beer bread and yours looks absolutely perfect! I’ve never used it as a dip vessel before though and that does sound like a game changer!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you so much Rachelle – I absolutely love using beer bread for dipping 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jess says

    December 19, 2016 at 5:02 am

    Looks delicious and easy!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 19, 2016 at 7:45 am

      Thank you so much

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 18, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    LOL, my mom uses that bag/box of beer bread mix! I always tell her that stuff is crap. I’m going to have to pass on this link to her so she can make her own beer bread, because with only 5 ingredients there is no excuse, right?! This looks amazing, Phi! I love beer bread with soups and chili, but I’ve never used it as a dipping vessel – GENIUS! Seriously, a few loaves of this and a vat of that Jalapeno-cheddar dip sounds heavenly!! Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 19, 2016 at 7:47 am

      Oh my goodness, your comment is the sweetest, THANK YOU!!!!! Homemade beer bread is seriously sooooo good (and easy!) I love that you’ve had it with soups and chili, I’ve only had it with dips lol, so i’ll have to try your suggestion too!

      Reply
  6. Susan Craig says

    December 17, 2016 at 10:09 am

    That looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe. I think I will put some rosemary in it. I love rosemary in homemade bread.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 19, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Rosemary would be great in this beer bread!

      Reply

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