With only four ingredients you can have a loaf of Whole Wheat Beer Bread on the table as quick as can be! I like to think of this as Time Management Bread. And there is nothing better to have in our collection of family favorites than time management recipes!
When we lived on the coast of Washington state we would go to Seaside Oregon for the day to walk around and have a bowl of chowder for dinner. Our favorite place was a little café on the corner right there on the main street heading to the ocean. They served hot buttered beer bread with every order that came out of the kitchen! I can only imagine how many loaves of bread they made each day, and my guess is, that the bread ran out before anything else...
Our Whole Wheat Beer Bread is a cook's best friend on a busy day.
Four ingredients will turn into a hot loaf of bread that will be the perfect go-with to any meal, especially a meal of salad and soup. I am pretty sure I could enjoy a dinner of just soup and salad with a loaf of this bread, fresh from the oven. Plus this is the best part, this delicious Whole Wheat Beer Bread is (conveniently!) made with the Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour you already have in your pantry, so the only question is when do we begin!
Toasted and buttered, this is a crunchy, buttery treat.
Some folks think that slices of quick bread don't really make good sandwiches, but of course they do. And while this bread is not as tender or pliable as standard yeast bread, it makes a fine sandwich! Plus this Whole Wheat Beer Bread toasts up in the toaster or under a broiler flame, perfect for breakfast with eggs or as a grilled cheese sandwich! Homemade bread never goes to waste around here...
Some thoughts on this recipe:
This recipe was inspired from a cookbook called Easy Beans, so it goes without saying that Whole Wheat Beer Bread goes great with any pot of beans!
While I have not made Cheesy Beer Bread, my guess is you can stir in 1/2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese while you are beating those 25 strokes to develop the gluten...
Should you want to sauté some fresh garlic in the butter before you pour it over the loaf, my guess is, that would be very tasty!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour
- sugar
- 12 oz. beer of choice
- butter
You will also need:
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- 9X5 loaf pan
- kitchen spoon
- silicone spatula
- small saucepan
Now we are ready to begin!
adapted from: Easy Beans
375-degree oven
UPDATED: 01.09.2025
2 3/4 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour - our recipe found here.
3 T sugar
1 12oz can or bottle of beer, room temp
3 T melted butter
Stir together flour and sugar, add beer, and beat 25 strokes with a wooden spoon, to develop a bit of gluten in the batter.
Spoon the dough into a prepared 9X5-inch loaf pan.
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2 3/4 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour - our recipe found here.
3 T sugar
1 12oz can or bottle of beer, room temp
3 T melted butter
Stir together flour and sugar, add beer, and beat 25 strokes with a wooden spoon, to develop a bit of gluten in the batter.
Spoon the dough into a prepared 9X5-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 40 minutes.
While the Whole Wheat Beer Bread is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan, set aside, and keep warm.
When the timer chimes, pour the melted butter over the top of the dough and bake for 10 minutes more.
Let cool, and turn out to cool long enough to slice without burning your fingertips!
Storage options for Whole Wheat Beer Bread. Wrap well in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to three days. If you need/want to store it longer you may store it in the freezer
Storage options for Whole Wheat Beer Bread. Wrap well in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to three days. If you need/want to store it longer you may store it in the freezer
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Printable "copy and paste" version:
Whole Wheat Beer Bread
adapted from: Easy Beans
375-degree oven
adapted from: Easy Beans
375-degree oven
UPDATED: 01.09.2025
2 3/4 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour - our recipe is found here.
3 T sugar
1 12oz can or bottle of beer, room temp
3 T melted butter
2 3/4 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour - our recipe is found here.
3 T sugar
1 12oz can or bottle of beer, room temp
3 T melted butter
Stir together flour and sugar, add beer, and beat 25 strokes with a wooden spoon, to develop a bit of gluten in the batter.
Spoon the dough into a prepared 9X5-inch loaf pan.
Spoon the dough into a prepared 9X5-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 40 minutes.
While the Whole Wheat Beer Bread is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan, set aside, and keep warm.
When the timer chimes, pour the melted butter over the top of the dough and bake for 10 minutes more.
Let cool, and turn out to cool long enough to slice without burning your fingertips!
Storage options for Whole Wheat Beer Bread. Wrap well in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to three days. If you need/want to store it longer you may store it in the freezer
Storage options for Whole Wheat Beer Bread. Wrap well in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to three days. If you need/want to store it longer you may store it in the freezer
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I just may try. I never get the yeast thing just right so this may be a great alternative.
ReplyDeleteI hope you give this a try, it is a great "starter" loaf for any baker.
DeleteI pinned this for future testing and love the thought of adding cheese
ReplyDeleteThanks, and thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis does look delicious! Love your site. I'll be back! Linked up next to you at Richella's!
ReplyDeleteAmy, thanks so much!
DeleteLove these easy and quick recipes and when its bread so much the better. @esmesalon #SeniorSalonPitStop
ReplyDeleteSlabs, thanks so much.
DeleteI haven't made a beer batter bread in ages -- now I have a hankering.
ReplyDeleteBeer bread seems to be in the spotlight from time to time, I like having a whole wheat version. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSounds great, I love the idea of a bread you can make so quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteA beautiful loaf of bread!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a fabulous week.
ReplyDeleteHelen, any time! Thanks for hosting.
DeleteI don't think I have ever had beer bread but this looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, it is so interesting to see regional favorite unheard of just across the states. But this is so easy, has a delicious flavor and great with any hot dish such as chowder, beans or stew. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteHi Melynda, I'm always reluctant to try to bake bread but this recipe might just change my mind. I'm selecting your post as one of my favourites to feature in next week's Reboot. Have a lovely week and I'm loving our rebooted reboot! x Sue L
ReplyDeleteSue, thank you kindly!
ReplyDeleteMelynda, I'm going to give this recipe a try. It sounds good, and I love your easy-to-follow instructions. Thank you for sharing with us at the Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #71.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, it is so easy and full of flavor. You can use a mild brew or a heady one, the choice is yours!
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