Beer bread
Beer bread is a quick bread that is leavened with beer instead of yeast. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was traditionally made with leftover beer that was too flat to drink. Today, there are many different recipes for beer bread, and it is enjoyed all over the world.
Beer bread was first mentioned in print in 1827, in a cookbook called The Cook’s Oracle. The recipe called for “a quart of beer, two quarts of flour, a lump of fresh butter the size of an egg, and a little salt.” The bread was to be mixed together and then left to rise for four hours before being baked in a hot oven.
The first recipe for beer bread in the United States appeared in 1876, in the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book. This recipe called for yeast, but also included a tablespoon of sugar and a teaspoon of salt. The bread was to be baked in a loaf pan.
Advice
Making beer bread is a quick and easy way to make a delicious side dish. To make the best beer bread, start by using a good quality beer. The flavor of the beer will be the main flavor of the bread, so choose a beer that you enjoy. Make sure to use self-rising flour, as this will help the bread to rise and give it a light texture. Finally, be sure to use enough butter or oil to give the top of the bread a nice golden color and a rich flavor. With these tips, you can make a delicious beer bread that your family and friends will love!
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Recipes
Beer Bread
- salt
- beer
- butter
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
Beer Bread
- sugar
- beer
- butter
- self rising flour
Cheesy Beer Bread
- nonstick spray
- baking powder
- salt
- beer
- black pepper
- all purpose flour
- light
- butter
Honey-Rosemary Beer Bread
- baking powder
- rosemary
- salt
- beer
- wheat flour
- honey
- butter
Beer Bread
- nonstick spray
- baking powder
- dill
- sugar
- sunflower seed
- salt
- beer
- wheat flour
- cheddar cheese
- all purpose flour
Basic Sourdough Beer Bread Recipe
- sourdough starter
- sugar
- beer
- bread flour
No-Yeast Beer Bread
- beer
- butter
- salt
- sugar
- self rising flour
Yeast Beer Bread
- yeast
- beer
- cream cheese
- sugar
- salt
- water
- bread flour
Beer Bread
- baking powder
- beer
- salt
- butter
- sugar
- all purpose flour
45 Minute Beer Bread
- wheat flour
- beer
- all purpose flour
- rolled oat
- salt
- baking powder
- butter
Jalapeño-Cheddar beer bread
- pickled jalapeño
- baking powder
- brown sugar
- garlic powder
- salt
- dark texas beer
- all purpose flour
- cheddar cheese
- butter
- butter
- pickled jalapeño
Beer Bread
- salt
- vanilla extract
- beer
- butter
- sugar
- baking powder
- all purpose flour
Honey Beer Bread
- baking powder
- salt
- beer
- butter
- honey
- all purpose flour
Whole Wheat Garlic Herb Beer Bread
- baking powder
- oregano
- rosemary
- thyme
- salt
- beer
- white wheat flour
- sugar
- butter
- garlic
Beer Bread
- salt
- beer
- egg
- sugar
- self rising flour
- butter
Pumpkin Beer Bread
- pumpkin puree
- baking powder
- salt
- beer
- pumpkin pie spice
- all purpose flour
- honey
Garlic Cheddar Beer Bread
- cheddar cheese
- baking powder
- salt
- beer
- garlic powder
- honey
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- butter
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- salt
- baking powder
- all purpose flour
- beer
Staple Ingredients
- beer 82%
Common Ingredients
- salt 76%
Usual Ingredients
- baking powder 65%
- butter 65%
Rarey Ingredients
- all purpose flour 53%
- sugar 53%