Beer Bread is a super simple and quick bread that will become a weeknight favorite to serve alongside all of your hearty fall and winter meals.
I’m in full on cozy food mode. I’m talking casseroles, soups, chili, and stews – they’re pretty much all I want to make and eat at this time of year. And typically there’s always leftovers for the following day which is definitely a bonus!
When comes to cozy meals like sausage and lentil soup, roasted poblano beef stew and easy chicken chili, I’m a definitely fan of bread as a side.
Whether it’s homemade cornbread, Parker House Rolls, a loaf of crusty bread from the market, or crescent rolls from a tube, these types of meals just need to be paired with some carby goodness.
Today, I’m sharing one of my very favorite recipes for homemade Beer Bread that’s been on My Baking Addiction for years, we just freshened up a bit. It’s simple, delicious and perfect for this time of year!
CLASSIC, EASY BEER BREAD RECIPE
This bread literally takes five minutes to prep and requires only five simple ingredients.
That’s right. FIVE! That’s it!
Self rising flour, salt, sugar, beer, and melted butter are all you need to make this beer bread recipe.
The sweetness of the bread complements the subtle notes of the beer, but if you aren’t big on slightly sweetened breads, simply cut down the sugar to ¼ cup.
Serve this bread alongside any of your favorite soups, such as Sausage and Lentil Soup, Turkey Noodle Soup, or Stuffed Pepper Soup.
It’s also amazing toasted and spread with some butter and Slow Cooker Apple Butter.
HOW TO MAKE BEER BREAD
This recipe will make you wonder why you ever purchased a beer bread mix because it’s just as fast and just as tasty.
All you have to do to make this Beer Bread is mix together all of the ingredients except the melted butter.
For the beer, I like to use whatever light or medium-bodied beer we have on hand in the fridge. Simply use your favorite!
Once the dough is mixed together – it will be sticky! – pour it into a greased loaf pan and bake.
During the last three minutes of baking, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter. After all, who doesn’t love a beautiful, golden, buttery crust on their bread?
HOW TO JAZZ UP BEER BREAD
This beer bread is a great base recipe and has all kinds of jazzing up potential.
Ingredients you could add to this recipe include:
- Fresh, chopped herbs such as rosemary or thyme
- Shredded cheeses such as cheddar or pepper jack
- Minced raw garlic
- Roasted garlic
- Finely diced jalapenos
Simply add your mix-ins of choice when you stir together the dough and bake as directed.
Whether you enjoy a jalapeno-cheddar version alongside a bowl of classic chili or make it as directed, you will love having a loaf of fresh-made bread ready in an hour.

Beer Bread
Beer Bread is a super simple and quick bread that will become a weeknight favorite to serve alongside all of your hearty fall and winter meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces beer (I used Bud Light)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Butter an 8x4 inch loaf pan and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and beer; mix well. The mixture will be sticky. Pour into the loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes.
- At the last three minutes of baking, remove from oven, brush the top of the loaf with the melted butter and return to oven for the final three minutes of baking.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1 sliceAmount Per Serving Calories 162Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 5mgSodium 566mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 3g
Lana Rosiek
Monday 10th of August 2020
Great recipe!
Jamie
Tuesday 11th of August 2020
Thanks so much for stopping by, Lana! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Baking! -Jamie
Brenda
Friday 19th of June 2020
Can I use all purpose flour?
Jamie
Saturday 27th of June 2020
Hello! You'll need to use self-rising flour in this recipe. If you don't have any on hand, you can use this substitute: https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/how-to-make-self-rising-flour/. Hope this helps! Jamie
Diane
Saturday 6th of June 2020
Yummy and easy.
Jamie
Wednesday 10th of June 2020
Thanks so much for stopping by, Diane! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Baking! -Jamie
BETTY SMITH
Tuesday 28th of April 2020
CAN I USE 7UP OR GINGER ALE IN PLACE OF THE BEER?
Jamie
Tuesday 5th of May 2020
Hello! I haven't attempted this recipe with this substitution, so I am not sure of the result. If you happen to give it a try, I'd love to know how it turned out. Thanks so much for stopping by. -Jamie
Dianna B ird
Friday 17th of April 2020
I made this. super yummy. ages ago husband cancer treatment killed saliva glands. he said usually can't taste but this he could. gave 1/2 loaf to neighbor girls. going to make more in a bit. thank you so much
Jamie
Tuesday 21st of April 2020
So happy to hear you enjoyed the bread, Dianna! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your feedback! -Jamie