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Easy No-Yeast Beer Bread with a Buttery Crust

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You need a fast bread recipe for weeknights. This satisfying beer bread uses simple ingredients, requires no yeast, and bakes quickly, resulting in a loaf with a crisp, buttery crust and a soft center. It pairs well with chili or stew.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle of beer, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) 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.
  3. Pour the entire bottle of beer into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Pour half of the melted butter into the batter and stir briefly.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Drizzle the remaining melted butter evenly over the top of the batter.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use a room temperature beer for the best chemical reaction with the baking powder. Lager or pale ale works well.
  • For a savory variation, omit the sugar and add 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the dry ingredients.
  • This bread is best eaten the day it is made for the crispiest crust.

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