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Easy Beer Bread

November 22, 2014 by Amy 45 Comments

Easy and delicious homemade Beer Bread with brown sugar and a crispy buttery crust! Only 6 ingredients!

sliced homemade Beer Bread


This recipe was developed by me for Negra Modelo. All opinions are 100% my own.

You all know I’m not much of a drinker. And you also know I’d never leave my house if I didn’t have to. Bwah! But sometimes, some things…some people…are just worth stepping outside your comfort zone for.

I would say Top Chef Master, 7-award winning cookbook author, award winning restaurant owner, and TV show host Chef Rick Bayless is one of them, no?

I met him a couple of years ago at a cooking demo in San Francisco, and have been making his amazing Chimichurri sauce ever since.

His authentic Mexican cuisine is outstanding. And his love and enthusiasm for it is simply unmatched.

Negra Modelo

He’s also an enormous fan of the Mexican beer, Negra Modelo. So, the two partnered up and decided to come back to San Francisco for a foodie walking tour around the Mission.

This included the most amazing handmade, fresh off the grill huaraches, a butcher shop where we tasted pork ribs, and then off to a bakery where I devoured an Ojo de Buey, which are these two scones glued together by strawberry jam and covered in coconut. OMG.

Negra Modelo

Negra Modelo is the perfect complement to all of these foods. Born at the quarter of the 20th century, their Brewmasters created the Munich Dunkel (dark) style lager by slow roasting caramel malts, a technique that makes the brewing process last twice as long as other beers. Negra Modelo combines the finest Galena hops and yeast varieties with a liberal dose of toasted two-row black malts giving it a balanced, smooth flavor.

We ended the evening at a Mexican restaurant where we got to sample food, Negra Modelo, and learn all about peppers, onions, and avocados <<< super fun.

homemade Beer Bread in loaf pan

And I got to bring home some beer to play with, of course!

I decided to bake up some easy beer bread. And, friends, I loved this. LOVED. Who knows why, but beer, brown sugar, and butter just creates a trifecta of deliciousness.

This loaf didn’t even last a day! Crazy good.

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Easy Homemade Beer Bread with brown sugar and a crispy buttery crust

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Easy Beer Bread
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Easy and delicious Beer Bread with brown sugar and a crispy buttery crust! Only 6 ingredients!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer bread, easy beer bread recipe, quick bread
Servings: 8
Calories: 342 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounce bottle Negra Modelo beer
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and divided
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x 5x 3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the beer and 3/4 of the melted butter until just combined. 

  3. Spoon the batter evenly into the pan and drizzle the remaining 1/4 of the butter over the top.

  4. Bake for 55 minutes or until the top is golden and a tooth pick (or long skewer) inserted in the middle comes out clean. Slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Beer Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 299mg12%
Potassium 371mg11%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 355IU7%
Calcium 152mg15%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Easy and delicious no-yeast Beer Bread with brown sugar and a crispy buttery crust

 

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Mitchell says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks!
    I have been looking for a GREAT beer bread recipe, not from a box!!
    Happy Holidays

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      December 13, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      You’ll love this! Happy holiday to you, as well!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:41 am

    I am so jealous that you get to meet so many great chefs! Perks of living near a big city, I suppose…. I’ll keep my mouth shut about the Negra Modelo, but this bread is definitely a keeper! Can’t wait to try it with some of Billy’s favorite beers.

    Reply
    • Cindy jackson says

      October 15, 2018 at 9:18 am

      Can you use any beer or what kind do you use

      Reply
  3. mom says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Can’t wait to try making this, but where can I buy this beer?

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 29, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      It was available at my local market, so it should be at yours. Maybe Safeway?

      Reply
  4. Joanne says

    November 27, 2014 at 8:17 am

    That sounds like my kind of walking tour! And I just happen to be head over heels for beer bread. I mean, really, why wait for yeast to rise when you can get this in the oven in under 10 minutes.

    Reply
  5. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

    November 26, 2014 at 11:44 am

    This beer bread looks fantastic – and Rick Bayless – love him! His recipes are always excellent – love that you used Negra Modelo beer in this!

    Reply
  6. Larry says

    November 26, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Can you use a lite beer? Something along the line of Miller Lite?

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 26, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Hi Larry – you probably could, but I would really recommend sticking to a dark style lager. The malted barley lends to the color and flavor, with way less bitterness.

      Reply
  7. Melanie says

    November 25, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Oh how I love beer bread. Especially with a bowl of chili! And Rick Bayless is the best!

    Reply
  8. Cookin Canuck says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    I have made several Rick Bayless recipes over the years and they’ve all been fantastic (seriously, try his moles sometime). This bread sounds absolutely fantastic!

    Reply
  9. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:25 am

    I love Rick Bayless! And beer bread! And I especially love how easy this recipe is (and that it doesn’t have yeast)

    Reply
  10. Susan says

    November 25, 2014 at 6:07 am

    Call me jealous! When we visited SF we were lucky enough to have locals take us to the good Mexican joints. The best food! Also beer bread might just be the easiest quick bread out there.

    Reply
  11. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:44 am

    A friend of mine used to make beer bread all the time when I was younger and it was so good. This absolutely reminds me of him and I love it!

    Reply
  12. Nikki @ NikSnacks says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I have a celebrity chef crush on Rick Bayless. Like a real, hard crush. It’s kind of unreal how serious my crush is lol And I’m insanely jealous right now. But your bread looks good :)

    Reply
  13. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    Hanging out with Rick Bayless is not only worth leaving the house, but also worthy of putting on real clothes and make-up! What an awesome opportunity. Beer bread is my favorite quick bread. It’s so easy that every meal can have fresh bread with it.

    Reply
  14. Shikha la mode says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    I’m all about this recipe!!

    Reply
  15. Ginny McMeans says

    November 24, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I have been a Rick Bayless fan for years! Negra Modelo is on my shopping list and this bread looks so dang good!

    Reply
  16. Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says

    November 24, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    I LOVE beer bread. Yours looks fantastic!

    Reply
  17. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    November 24, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I love trying beer bread with different beers – must try this!

    Reply
  18. Angie says

    November 24, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    I love beer bread! It’s so simple and wonderful!

    Reply
  19. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says

    November 24, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I love easy bread recipes that don’t need yeast!

    Reply
  20. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:51 am

    This bread looks amazing! Hearty and dense and I’m picturing it slathered in some butter – or maybe cheese – right out of the oven. Must try…

    Reply
  21. April says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:18 am

    beer + bread? match made in heaven!!!

    Reply
  22. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:08 am

    Beer bread is the best! Bet it’s awesome with Negra Modelo!

    Reply
  23. Marye says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Oh my – that looks delicious! I love easy… and totally envious of you getting to meet Rick Bayless. :)

    Reply
  24. Heather | girlichef says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Ummm…Negra Modelo is my favorite beer, Rick Bayless is my favorite chef, and I’m so green with envy that I can’t see straight. I need a slice (okay loaf) of this delicious beer bread to soothe me. ;)

    Reply
  25. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

    November 23, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    That day was SO fun with you!! I wish we could drive into the city and eat good food every week! So many laughs, so many pastries (I still love that snowball-looking one the best!), so many memories… And I totally wish I could’ve tasted this bread! It looks incredible Amy! :) Pinned!

    Reply
  26. Dolores says

    November 22, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Wow do you have tortilla recipe? Would love to learn his technique.

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      Hi Dolores – no sorry, I don’t. But I’m sure you could Google for it. Might even find some demo videos.

      Reply
  27. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    November 22, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Yep I think you had reason to leave your house. I am not much of a beer drinker, but that really doesn’t matter when making this bread. Gosh it’s so easy.

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Crazy easy. A few people have now mentioned chili, so I think I’m going to make both this coming week.

      Reply
  28. Shanna @ pineapple and coconut says

    November 22, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    SO jealous you got to meet Rick Bayless. He is so awesome! I discovered him from top chef masters and we went out and bought like 4 or 5 of his cookbooks immediately after watching the show. The BEST Mexican recipes ever

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Ya, seriously. His food transports you to Mexico City. Wish he had a restaurant in Sacramento! *cries*

      Reply
  29. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    November 22, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Looks like you guys had so much fun!! Next time :) This bread looks amaaaaazing! I want some with a big bowl of soup.

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      We missed you!!! *sad violin*

      Reply
  30. Pam says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:27 am

    This would go perfectly with the chili I’m making today. YUM.

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      YES, this definitely would go great with chili!

      Reply
  31. mary says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:07 am

    omg, amy. what a fun and delicious night! need to get my hands on that cookbook. and this bread!!!

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      You’ll love them both! Thanks, Mary!

      Reply
  32. Lisa says

    November 22, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Loooove Rick Bayless. So jealous! And this bread…totally happening!!

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      He is definitely enthusiastic and knowledgable about his craft. I love that!

      Reply
  33. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    November 22, 2014 at 7:49 am

    Nailed it! This bread looks cray cray good! Had such a fun time with you Amy :) Pinning, of course!

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Such an adventure. You’re my hero for driving and parking!

      Reply

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