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Quick and Easy 3-Ingredient Beer Bread

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Make this simple beer bread with only three pantry staples. It requires no yeast or kneading, resulting in a loaf with a crisp crust and a soft, tender interior perfect for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) can room temperature beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

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, and sugar until combined.
  3. Pour the entire can of room temperature beer into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon just until the batter comes together. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Brush the top of the batter evenly with the melted butter.
  6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer 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

  • Use room temperature beer for the best rise, as cold beer can slow the reaction with the baking powder.
  • For a savory loaf, omit the sugar and add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the dry ingredients.
  • This bread pairs well as a hearty soup side or a game day snack.

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