Beer Bread (3 Ingredients)

This Beer Bread is an easy, no-added-yeast sandwich bread perfect to use that beer can left in your pantry.

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Beer Bread

This Beer Bread is an easy, no-added-yeast sandwich bread perfect to use that beer can left in your pantry.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 50 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 159.8 kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

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Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• ▢ 3 cups Self-Rising Flour - (note 1)
• ▢ 12 fl. oz Light Blonde Beer - (note 2)
• ▢ 3 tablespoons Mild-Flavor Olive Oil - (note 3)

Optional

• ▢ 1 tablespoons Unrefined Sugar - (note 4)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk self-rising flour, sugar, and salt if used.
• Add the can of beer and olive oil and stir with a rubber spatula at first, then oil your hands and knead to form a sticky thick bread dough.
• Place the dough into the loaf pan, wet the top with some water, and press any seeds you like on top.
• Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown on top and a skewer inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
• Let it cool down on a rack for 3 hours before slicing.

Notes

Note 1: 3 cups of self-rising flour is equivalent to 3 cups of all-purpose flour, in which you whisk 6 teaspoons of baking powder. For a gluten-free option, use my gluten-free converter, but don’t forget the baking powder.

Note 2: You can use non-alcoholic beer. It doesn’t need to contain alcohol. You can also use other sparkling drinks like kombucha or sparkling water. The bread won’t have a beer yeast flavor, but it rises very well.

Note 3: Or any light-flavor oil you like.

Note 4: Optional, for taste.

Storage: Wrap the bread loaf in a clean kitchen towel and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or slice and keep in the freezer for up to 1 month, in sealed airtight bags. Thaw at room temperature. The bread slices can also be toasted.

Oven Mode: I use the fan-forced (convection) mode. If you have to use conventional mode, I recommend increasing the temperature by 25°F (15°C). The baking time should be the same, but it might take a few more minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (from 12) | Calories: 159.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.7g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Sodium: 195.6mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 0.6IU | Vitamin B12: 0.01µg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg | Magnesium: 9.5mg | Phosphorus: 34.3mg | Zinc: 0.3mg

Ingredients and Substitutions

You only need 3 ingredients to make this bread. Here’s how to pick them.

• Self-Rising Flour – This provides the structure for the bread and contains the necessary leavening agent. You can make your own by combining all-purpose flour and baking powder. For a gluten-free option, use my gluten-free converter, but don’t forget the baking powder.
• Light Blonde Beer – This adds moisture and carbonation, which helps the bread rise. Non-alcoholic beer, kombucha, or sparkling water also work.
• Light Olive Oil – This adds moisture and richness. Any light-flavored oil you prefer also works.

How to Make Beer Bread

This bread is really easy to whip up, here’s how in a few pictures.

Combine the bread ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Knead the dough gently until just combined.

Transfer the dough to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and add optional seeds on top.

Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C).

Carine’s Baking Tips

Let me share a few more tips for a perfect bread.

• Self-Rising Essential – Do not substitute self-rising flour with regular flour, as it contains the baking powder needed for the rise.
• Flavor Enhancements – Stir in grated dairy-free cheese, finely chopped olives, sundried tomatoes, or baby spinach for a flavorful twist.
• Seed Topping Nutrition – Add your favorite seeds on top for extra healthy fats and proteins.
• Sparkling Liquid Substitute – Swap the beer for 0% alcohol beer, kombucha, or even sparkling water for a yeast-free rise.
• Gentle Kneading – Mix the dough gently until just combined; over-kneading is not necessary.
• Wet Top for Seeds – Wet the top of the dough with water to help seeds adhere.

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