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The Easiest 5-Ingredient No-Yeast Beer Bread

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Make this simple, no-yeast beer bread using only five pantry staples. You get a loaf with a crisp, buttery crust and a soft interior, perfect as a quick dinner side for chili or stew.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) can room temperature beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Pour the entire can of room temperature beer into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Pour half of the melted butter into the batter and stir briefly.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle the remaining melted butter evenly over the top of the batter.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm for the best texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature beer; cold beer can slow the chemical reaction needed for lift.
  • For a savory variation, omit the sugar and add 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the dry ingredients. Brush the top with melted butter mixed with minced garlic before baking.
  • This bread is best eaten within two days. Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature.

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