Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread from our own kitchens, especially beer bread? I sure can’t think of anything. The problem for many of us is the time, skill and patience it takes to make it. Well, what if I told you that I could give you a super easy recipe to make bread. Would you believe me? Well, I do and here it is.
This beer bread recipe has been around for a very long time. There are many versions that are all pretty similar, but this is the one we use with great success.
Beer Bread Made Easy
Ingredients:
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 12oz bottle of beer
- ½ stick of butter (1/2 cup)
Directions:
Preheat Oven to 375 degrees F. Oil 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Combine flour and sugar until blended. Add beer and stir until the dough is formed. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead dough until it is smooth and elastic. Form into a loaf shape and place in the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with melted butter. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes: The kind of beer you use will change the flavor a bit. We used Coors. Make sure your self-rising flour is fresh. The older it gets the less the bread will rise. If you don’t have self-rising flour you can make your own. Here’s the way. For every cup of regular flour, add 1 and 1/4 teaspoons of baking soda and a 1/4 teaspoon salt. Viola, you’re now good to go.
I love making this bread and having it as a special treat for guests or just because we feel like it. It is particularly good with my homemade raspberry & blackberry jams, fresh fig jam, honey or butter. It’s good anytime; breakfast, lunch or dinner. Trust me. It can be addictive. Enjoy.
Happy cooking…
If you enjoyed this recipe check out my Super Easy Lasagna, Roasted Chicken Breast with Redskin Potatoes and Easy Dry Rub Ribs.
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