If you’re a bread lover but don’t have the patience for yeast breads, this Beer Bread recipe is for you! With just three simple ingredients and no kneading or rising time, you can have a delicious loaf of bread in less than an hour. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike!
Ingredients
- 3 c. self rising flour
- 1 – 12 oz. can beer
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
Baking Instructions
- Stir the ingredients together and put in a greased and floured loaf pan.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 50 minutes.
- Drizzle melted butter on top.
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time: 50 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Beer Bread Saga Begins
Hello, my fellow food lovers! Today, I’m going to share with you one of the most epic culinary journeys I’ve ever embarked upon. And no, it doesn’t involve sourdough starters or the quest for the perfect macaron. This is the tale of the mighty Beer Bread!
The Humble Beginnings: Flour, Beer, and Sugar
It all started on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I had a can of beer (12 oz. to be exact) chilling in the fridge, and a giant bag of self-rising flour that had been sitting in my pantry, probably composing poems about the loneliness of being an unused bag of flour. And let’s not forget the sugar – a tablespoon of it, lurking in the shadows, just waiting for its moment to shine.
Stir It Up: The Making of the Hero
With those three ingredients in hand, I ventured into the unknown territory of beer bread making. Stirring them together, I was reminded of a witch stirring her magical brew. Only this time, the brew was edible and, unfortunately, didn’t grant any magical powers (I checked!).
Into the Hot Box
Once my mixture was nice and smooth, I greased and floured my trusty loaf pan and popped the soon-to-be-bread into the oven. A word to the wise here – do not, I repeat, do not forget to preheat your oven to 425 degrees. I did that once, and my bread came out looking like a sunbathing vampire – pale and sad.
The Longest 50 Minutes of My Life
Waiting for the beer bread to bake was like waiting for the next season of my favorite show. It felt like an eternity. I could almost hear the dough sizzling away, puffing itself up, transforming from a simple mixture to a loaf of golden goodness.
Butter Drizzle: The Crowning Glory
After what felt like forever, the timer finally dinged. I pulled out the loaf, and oh boy, it looked like the sun had baked itself into bread form. But the journey wasn’t over yet. I melted some butter and drizzled it over the top, creating a glossy crown that would make even a donut jealous.
The Final Verdict
Finally, the moment of truth arrived. My taste buds went on a joy ride as soon as I took the first bite. The beer flavor was subtle, the bread was soft and the sugar… let’s just say it was the unsung hero of this story.
Well, that’s the tale of my beer bread saga. I hope it has inspired you to embark on your own culinary journey. Just remember, the path to deliciousness is often paved with flour, beer, and sugar. And if you ever find yourself in the middle of a baking disaster, just laugh it off and eat the evidence!
