This 4-ingredient beer bread recipe is one to remember.

baking powder and baking soda).

Plus, since it already has a bread-like yeast flavor, it really enhances the flavor of the bread.

beer bread loaf with two slices on plaid tea towel

Credit: Katlyn Moncada

Here’s how to make beer bread in just a few easy stepswith a few simple ingredients.

Other good choices include lagers and crisp hard ciders.

IPAs and stouts aren’t recommended.

Ingredients

3cupself-rising flour*

1(12-oz.

)bottlebeer or hard cider**

14cupbutter, melted

14cupsugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl stir together flour, beer, melted butter, and sugar just until combined.

Be careful not to overmix here to ensure a good rise on your beer bread.

Transfer batter to prepared pan.

Cool in pan, on a wire rack, for 15 minutes.

Remove from pan and cool before serving.

Make your own self-rising flour.

In a medium bowl combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 1/2 tsp.

baking powder, and 3/4 tsp.

Freeze up to 3 months.

Use ourguide to storing quick breadfor more tips.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.