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Easy No-Yeast Butter Beer Bread: The Best Quick Homemade Bread

Close-up of a freshly baked beer bread loaf sliced open, showing a soft interior and golden crust.

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You can bake this incredibly simple beer bread with just a few pantry staples. It requires no yeast and no kneading, resulting in a loaf with a perfectly crisp, buttery crust and a soft, tender interior. This is the best beer bread ever for beginners craving homemade bread fast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (12 ounce) can of beer (lager or pale ale works well)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and sugar.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  4. Pour in the entire can of beer. Mix gently with a spoon until the batter comes together. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick 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 with butter.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a darker beer like an amber or stout.
  • If you do not have self-rising flour, substitute 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • For a savory twist, add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or 1 teaspoon of dried herbs (like rosemary or chives) to the dry ingredients.

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