Easy Beer Bread

Nothing beats homemade bread. The smells that fill your kitchen as the bread is baking all the way down to cutting your first slice and eating a piece of warm, chewy, freshly baked bread- it's something special, that's for sure. But homemade bread can be a task and a half. Most breads call for yeast, which usually means that the recipe will be an all day process. Rising, kneading, rising some more, and baking. While the end results make this process totally worth it, most of us don't have an afternoon to dedicate to making a loaf of bread.

Thankfully there are some recipes out there that cut out all of the time consuming steps. A few months ago I shared a delicious and easy homemade Buttermilk Oat Loaf recipe, and now I'm sharing with y'all another recipe that is even easier, if you can believe it. This Easy Beer Bread recipe is mixed and ready for the oven in less than 5 minutes. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl, mix until incorporated, bake for about 50 minutes, and you have yourself freshly made bread. FRESH BREAD IN UNDER AN HOUR and no kneading or rising required. You can't beat that.

On top of how easy this recipe is, the end results are delectable. Because this recipe calls for beer, it tastes similar to yeast breads that take all day to make. Everyone will think you slaved away in the kitchen when they try a slice of this bread. And I fully support not disclosing the recipe to them and letting them dote on you for being such a great bread maker and spending your precious time in the kitchen-it'll be our little secret. So, go ahead and grab the ingredients and a mixing bowl and make a loaf of this bread. And feel free to stop by in an hour and let me know if this is now your favorite bread recipe.

Easy Beer Bread (adapted from The Happier Homemaker)
(1 loaf, 8-10 servings)

3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted*
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
12 ounces beer (any kind)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a standard loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, measure flour by spooning it into a measuring cup, leveling it off, and then sifting (this step is crucial in achieving a light, tender, and soft loaf). Add baking powder, sugar, and salt to sifted flour and whisk ingredients together. Pour in beer and melted butter. Mix until ingredients are fully incorporated, careful not to over mix.

Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes, or until bread is fully cooked. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

*If you have self-rising flour, use 3 cups of self-rising flour and eliminate the baking powder and salt.

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Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 186.3
Total Fat: 4.6 g
Cholesterol: 12.4 mg
Sodium: 58.8 mg
Total Carbs: 30.8 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Sugars: 3.8 g
Protein: 3.7 g

Pros:
-Very easy recipe for homemade bread (no kneading or rising required!)
-Minimal dishes to clean
-Delicious, soft, chewy bread
-Great for sandwiches or served as a side to your dinner
-Can make this healthier by using whole wheat flour and reducing the butter

Cons:
-Best if eaten within a few days (although, if you find yourself with some leftover bread, just pop a piece in the microwave to give it a freshly baked taste)

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