This no-knead beer bread is a simple and delicious homemade bread recipe that requires minimal effort. With just a few ingredients and no kneading required, you can have a fresh loaf of bread in no time. The addition of beer gives this bread a unique flavor and a light, tender texture. Perfect for enjoying with soups, stews, or as a side to any meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 12-ounce bottle of beer
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the beer to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour half of the melted butter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Transfer the dough into the loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Pour the remaining melted butter over the top of the dough.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
No-knead bread recipes became popular due to the simplicity of the preparation method.
Beer bread is a quick bread, which means it uses baking powder instead of yeast for leavening.
The carbonation in the beer helps create a light and airy texture in the bread.