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The Best Beer Bread Recipe

03/22/2020 by The Typical Mom 20 Comments

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This is the best beer bread recipe you’ll ever make! Only requires 3 basic ingredients too! We like to add cheddar cheese and chiles to make it out of this world! Served as a side dish or as an appetizer with dip it’s a real winner with everyone, even those who aren’t fans of beer.

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So why exactly is this the best beer bread recipe, well because you literally only need 3 ingredients to make it!! I love EASY recipes and beer bread is so easy and pairs with so many recipes as a side dish and is great with dip as an appetizer. Let me share this easy beer bread recipe with you! (updated, originally published 5/16, affiliate links present)

I started out years ago finding a recipe for beer bread on food.com. Recipe called for just 2 ingredients but I modified it to my liking adding cheese too!

Beer bread recipe

  • flour – self rising only
    • this is how to measure flour
  • 1 can/bottle of beer (any brand)
  • melted butter
    • some inside and some butter on top

That’s right! Just 2 dry ingredients + a beer of your choice. I choose what is on sale, and the lightest version. You just pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake until the top is a golden brown.

I used to buy this beer bread mix online but when I learned how easy it was I was kicking myself, live and learn I guess! 

Best beer bread recipe!

Now you can use a can of soda if you’d rather but beer really gives it a nice flavor. That’s even coming from someone who is not a beer drinker.

I serve this often with our crockpot chili recipe and it’s perfect. This is sort of like a quick bread of sorts since there are only a few items needed.

  • If you want it just a bit sweeter you can add a tad of granulated sugar but I typically like it savory.
  • It’s the perfect addition to any St. Patrick’s Day meal. Paired with our easy Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe you’ll get thumbs up all around for sure.

The alcohol cooks out so no worries serving it to the kiddos, mine love beer bread. This time I used a hard cider beer because that is all I had on hand.

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I also occasionally add other ingredients to the basic best beer bread recipe like cheddar cheese and a bit of oregano.

It is up to you. Dice up a jalapeno and add it in to give it a bit of a kick too, that is great!

Preheat the oven to 375 so when you’re mixing everything together it’s ready. Using this flour non stick spray is a good idea too so it slides out nicely once it is done.

  • As always when you are baking bread at home keep an eye on it at the end. 40 minutes worked well for us but if you add more cheese, or if you’re at altitude it may take closer to 50 minutes.
  • Just keep an eye on it so it has a nice light brown color. A knife just needs to come out clean when placed into the center.
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Beer bread

  1. Self rising flour – all purpose will NOT work
  2. Beer – any brand works
  3. Butter
  4. This flour non stick spray
  5. Bread pan – my loaf pan works well
  6. Add ins
    1. Cheddar cheese – 1/2 cup to 1 cup is yummy
    2. Diced chiles – I use canned 4 oz.
    3. Jalapeno
    4. Bacon bits even
best beer bread

Let it cool once it’s out of the oven. I would remove it from the pan so it doesn’t continue to cook. You can spread a bit of butter on your slice, serve as is, or serve your beer bread with dip.

  • If you’re making this as an appetizer, just cut into slices and then into bite sized pieces so they’re easy to pick up.
  • Prepare dip mixes as required on the packages.
  • Serve together on a platter, everyone will love it I assure you.

If you prefer an easy recipe with wheat flour use our bread in a bag recipe, we love that one too. There are a few more ingredients in that one but it’s really yummy. Our fluffy homemade white bread is yummy too.

bread in a bag

Try them both since they’re so easy to do, and fun!

Best Beer Bread

I like it because it is so versatile depending on what you want to add to it. I suggest at least 1/4 cup cheese, sharp is our favorite but that is up to you. It is great served with a hot dip or chilled beer cheese dip.

NO need to use a stand mixer, measure out flour and baking powder and salt for this one because it’s way easier than that. You could even skip the pan and try to scoop some out for easy rolls on a cookie sheet. 

easy beer bread recipe
  • I haven’t tried this method yet but I’m pretty sure it would work really well. When I tackle that I will share it with you below too. 
  • Instant Pot beer bread was made recently though so I can share that. Take note that in a pressure cooker all baked goods come out a lot more dense.
  • You can try our slow cooker bread next too.

Things to serve as a main dish are:

  • Smoked beer can chicken 
  • Beer can chicken recipe for the barbecue
  • We love this with a bowl of Crockpot black eyed peas too
no yeast bread

Easy beer bread recipe

  1. Preheat

    Preheat oven to 375 F.

  2. Mix

    Mix beer and flour together (do not over mix) until blended but still lumpy.  Add 1/2 of your melted butter into mix.  If you are adding other ingredients fold them gently in now. 

  3. Bake

    Add mixture to greased loaf pan, pour the remaining butter on top and put in oven at 375 degrees for about 40 min or until knife comes out clean when put into middle of loaf.

  4. Rest

    Take out and set on cooling rack to rest and continue cooking in pan for a bit. About 15 minutes at least.

Want to try something yummy with this? Try our Instant Pot beer cheese soup!

easy beer cheese soup

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Best Beer Bread Recipe

This is the best beer bread recipe you’ll ever make that only requires 3 basic ingredients! We like to add cheddar cheese and chiles to make it out of this world! Served as a side dish for dinner or as an appetizer with dip it’s a real winner with everyone, even those who aren’t fans of beer. 
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword beer, bread, cheese, easy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 283kcal
Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

  • 3 c self rising flour
  • 1 can beer 12 oz.
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • Optional:
  • 1/8 c sugar makes it a bit sweeter
  • 1 c cheese
  • 1 pinch oregano
  • 1/2 jalapeno diced
  • 2 tbsp chiles I use canned already diced

Instructions

  • Mix beer and flour together (do not over mix) until blended but still lumpy. 
  • Add 1/2 of your melted butter into mix. 
  • If you are adding other ingredients fold them gently in now. 
  • Add mixture to greased loaf pan, pour the remaining butter on top and put in oven at 375 degrees for about 40 min or until knife comes out clean when put into middle of loaf.

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Nutrition Facts
Best Beer Bread Recipe
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 153mg7%
Potassium 65mg2%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 430IU9%
Vitamin C 5.1mg6%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Jody says

    08/21/2020 at 1:12 pm

    I used all purpose flour and it worked just great.

    Reply
  2. Stacie says

    04/19/2020 at 11:53 am

    Can I use all purpose flour? Or must it be self-rising flour?

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      04/19/2020 at 8:56 pm

      No, must be self rising

      Reply
      • Charlotte says

        12/08/2020 at 12:12 pm

        You just have to add baking powder if using regular flour…that’s the only difference

  3. Carol says

    04/10/2020 at 12:27 am

    Im sorry cant find where it says how much flour to use. Thank you

    Reply
  4. Jay says

    03/28/2020 at 7:00 am

    I’ve made this bread lots of time and love it its awesome i use 3 different cheeses and fresh chives thanx for the recipe

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      03/28/2020 at 9:50 am

      yay glad y’all loved it

      Reply
  5. Jane Wilcox says

    02/27/2020 at 1:43 pm

    Jane, here again, I am making this again this evening and just wanted to let you know I have a board on Pinterest titled “I Tried it, I Liked It!” and this recipe is on that board now and also on my board “Our Daily Bread”. I am a pinning nut! It is easier to find when it is in two places, but I save so many pins it helps to have the ones I have made and liked and want to make again in one safe place.

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    08/14/2019 at 6:48 pm

    Made this last week with cheese! Was perfect! Family loved it! Even picky husband! Getting ready to make again! Thnx!

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      08/15/2019 at 8:54 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  7. Tara says

    06/04/2019 at 5:40 pm

    This was a great recipe. So easy and delicious. Only had a Mich Ultra and it tasted great . Thank you!!

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      06/08/2019 at 8:06 pm

      Yeah!!

      Reply
  8. Rinda says

    03/16/2019 at 12:27 pm

    Can this be made in a 9×9 pan? I don’t have a loaf pan. Thanks

    Reply
  9. Teressa says

    03/06/2019 at 10:52 am

    Hi!!! Can this be made with with Gluten Free Flour?? Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  10. The Typical Mom says

    06/07/2018 at 9:29 am

    What do you mean horrible??? I’ve made this over and over again without issue. Are you sure you used self rising flour, that is necessary or else it will not turn out.

    Reply
  11. laughingspatula says

    06/25/2016 at 8:19 am

    You had me a at beer but kept my attention when it said 3 ingredients! (although I’d add the cheese :).

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      06/25/2016 at 8:22 am

      Yes it really is with cheese

      Reply
  12. lili says

    05/02/2016 at 1:24 am

    what about the other 1/2 of the butter?

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      05/02/2016 at 10:10 am

      Sorry about that, just added. Pour remaining half of the melted butter on top of mix before putting it in the oven.

      Reply
      • Jane Wilcox says

        10/21/2019 at 10:29 am

        I have found that these beer bread recipes don’t hold together well, so I added one beaten egg, plus I screwed up and put all the butter in the mix and it turned out okay. I also made my own self rising flour, and added two teaspoons of Nutritional yeast for flavor and extra rising because I have also found that these breads lay flat on top. This time my loaf was round on top. I am giving it a four-star rating because I didn’t follow the recipe as written.

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