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5 Ingredient Beer Bread…and that includes the salt.

I was never, ever planning on posting this bread, and not because it’s not amazingly delicious.
Because I promise you, this bread will rock your world. So much so that you may be making it once a week from here on out. It’s just that good and by far the easiest thing I make. Without a doubt.

The only reason I was not going to post this recipe is that it’s embarrassingly easy. It requires one bowl, five minutes of prep time (seriously, tops), and five ingredients that I honestly think most everyone always has on hand.
Flour, baking powder, honey, salt, and beer.
That’s it you guys. And as I already said, it’s honestly one of the best loaves of bread you’ll ever have.

Today is the day I’m giving in and showing you guys one of my most requested recipes.
I’m not lying, I make a lot of food (A LOT). Actually, I make so much food that typically we have two or three freshly baked desserts lying around on any given day. You’d think I would give them away, but I can’t. By the time I’m done shooting them, and by the time my family has gotten their hands on the treats, it looks like an animal got to them.
In all fairness, I do a number on them while photographing, but my family kind of destroys them. Some people pick off their favorite parts first. Some people go straight for the middle. And some people dump the containers upside down, shake em side to side and do a little dance well they’re at it.
My mom asked me if I had anything for her to take to this “thing” she had last night. I was like, seriously…sure if you want to take the bars and that cake…that looks like animals got to it. Yeah, she passed. So I quickly whipped her up a batch of this beer bread. So easy and such a crowd-pleaser!

This bread is practically a staple on our dinner table. I mean, we’re having it again tonight.
It’s good enough that I make it when we have people over, bring it with me if we ever actually go anywhere (which is never, but I would) and have even made it on Thanksgiving and Christmas. People love this bread, love, love, love it.
It actually still amazes me how much people love it and how incredibly easy it is. It’s just plain bizarre.

If you are scared of homemade bread, this is the bread to make. You can’t mess it up. Ok, well I’m sure if you added way too much baking powder, dumped in tablespoons of salt, or maybe accidentally grabbed the powdered sugar instead of the flour. Yeah, in that case, I think it would be bad.
But I don’t think that’s going to happen.
I like this bread paired best with homemade chili or gumbo. But it’s also great as a side with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or even leftover for breakfast. I am telling you, this is your new favorite bread. Trust me!

Oh, and DON’T skimp on the butter, it’s a must!
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Lastly, if you make this 5 Ingredient Beer Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
How do you store the bread and for how many days? It’s delicious!
Thanks so much, Christina! I store in an airtight container on the counter for 1 week. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Can this be made ahead and then left out or in fridge until baking time?
Hey Kelly,
You bet, you can leave it on the counter until ready to bake:) I hope you love this bread, please let me know if you give it a try!
Our whole family loves this bread! I do think it needs a whole teaspoon of salt, not just a pinch. I’ve also added Italian seasoning and some grated Parmesan before and that’s great too.
Hey Lindsay,
Wonderful! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was enjoyed!🍀
Love this bread! Made it many times for kids when we needed a fast snack after school or with dinner. Can you make it with self-rising flour instead of flour and baking powder?? Thanks!
Hey Kate,
Happy Friday! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a win!
Sure, that should work nicely for you!
So so easy and so so good. I was very low on honey due to our honey and hot tea addiction so I did use the brown sugar. I also used non-alcoholic beer.
My husband absolutely loved this bread and I paired well with my homemade chili. This beer bread will become a standard bread in our kitchen.
Thank you for sharing
Hey Eva,
Happy Sunday! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a hit!
Is the beer room temp or out of fridge?
Hi Marlene,
You will want the beer to be room temperature. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Hi Tieghan, and thank you for the recipe. Could I use a dark stout like Guinness for this, or would you recommend a lighter one for best results?
Thank you very much.
Hey Sofia,
I prefer to use something on the lighter side:)
Let me know if you have any other questions!
This is the very BEST beer bread recipe!!
So fast and easy!!
I have two loaves in the oven now for a salad potluck luncheon. I’ve always used honey instead of brown sugar and I think that is key.
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes!
Thanks so much, Trish! Love to hear this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it!