Easy. Just 6 ingredients!
Beer Bread (Or Muffins)
Tips: This is such an easy recipe that you can whip up in just over an hour and you can add in a variety of extras to make this bread match up to your meal. Add in some cinnamon if you are serving this for breakfast. You can add in a variety of dried herbs like rosemary or thyme. Grated garlic or cheese or a combination of both really make this bread yummy. Do you like some spice? Add in some diced pickled jalapenos. Experiment and see what you like best.
What Beer is Best to Use: Any type of beer will work but amber or other darker beers like an IPA or a Stout will bring more depth of flavor. Think about a fall or winter dinner party where you serve a warm bowl of stew or chili with fresh from the oven beer bread. Your guests will be so happy.
Make it Vegan: You can transform this recipe to a vegan diet by replacing the butter with coconut oil. It changes the flavor profile slightly and makes the crust a bit more crispy. To be honest, I like this version a LOT.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (170 degrees C).
It is best to use a beer that is at room temperature. Everything will mix together easier.
If your honey is too thick it won’t mix in well, warm it slightly to increase its fluidity.
Mix the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Add in the honey and beer and mix just until blended. Don’t over mix.
Use about half of the butter to grease your loaf pan. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Brush or drizzle the remaining butter over the bread batter.
Bake for 50-60 minutes. It is best to let the bread cool for about 30 minutes before removing it from the pan but if you are impatient you can just go for it.
For Muffins: If you want to bake the bread as muffins, use half of the melted butter to grease a 12 hole muffin pan. Distribute the batter evenly between the 12 muffin wells. Just as for a loaf, brush or drizzle the remaining butter over the top of the muffins. Bake the muffins for about 18-20 minutes. Let the muffins cool for about 10 minutes before taking them out of the pan. Add these to your menu for Sunday brunch. Mmm-mmm.