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    Rosemary Beer Bread

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 1, 2020 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    This easy Rosemary Beer Bread recipe uses no yeast and takes about an hour to make. Use all purpose or self rising flour for this quick no knead bread!

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    rosemary beer bread in loaf pan with glass of beer

    If you're looking for an easy bread recipe without yeast, you're going to love this recipe for homemade beer bread. It's super simple and absolutely delicious!

    I'm not a beer drinker, but I love using it recipes! If you like cooking with beer, check out Instant Pot Beer Ribs, Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Instant Pot Carnitas.

    Basic Beer Bread

    Beer bread has been around for awhile. It's a quick bread, so there's no yeast, no kneading and no rising time.

    If you're not familiar with the basic recipe, it's just beer, sugar and self rising flour or all purpose flour with baking powder and salt. Melted butter poured over the top adds texture and buttery flavor to the crust.

    Plain beer bread, if you can even call it that, is delicious enough on its own. I wanted to add a little extra flavor, so I threw in a couple of tablespoons of dried rosemary. Not only does rosemary add flavor, but it also makes your house smell amazing!

    How to Make Rosemary Beer Bread

    First, add the flour, baking powder and sea salt to a large mixing bowl, and give it a quick stir. Then, add the sugar, and pour in the beer.

    You don't have to sift the flour. But I personally do sometimes as I think it makes the bread a little lighter.

    Note that if you are using self rising flour, just add sugar. Self rising flour already has salt and baking powder.

    pour beer into flour mixture in mixing bowl

    Best Beer for Bread

    Any beer will work for making beer bread. So, use your favorite beer or whatever you have at home.

    We had some Blue Moon, so that's what I used this time. And don't worry about the alcohol -- it evaporates during the baking process, so beer bread is safe for the entire family!

    No Knead Bread

    You don't need to knead the bread or mix super well. Just mix the ingredients until everything is combined.

    The batter will be sticky. This is normal, though, so don't worry!

    mix bread ingredients in mixing bowl

    Spoon the dough into a buttered loaf pan. You can use baking spray, but the butter gives it more flavor.

    Now, melt some butter. Then, pour it all over the top!

    Sprinkle more dried rosemary over the top. Now, you're ready to bake it!

    beer bread dough with rosemary on top in loaf pan

    It only takes about 50 minutes to bake the beer bread. If your oven tends to run hot, you might want to check it at 45 minutes.

    And friends, this rosemary bread smells amazing while it bakes! You're going to be drooling in anticipation!

    baked rosemary bread in loaf pan with glass of beer on the side

    Let the Bread Rest

    I know it's hard, but you need to let the bread rest and cool down a little before you slice into it. Wait about 15 minutes or so, and then remove the bread onto a cutting board.

    It should pop out easily. Then, slice it up, and serve with butter or enjoy the bread as it is.

    sliced rosemary beer bread on a white platter
    close up of beer bread in a loaf pan

    Rosemary Beer Bread Recipe

    rosemary beer bread in loaf pan with glass of beer

    Rosemary Beer Bread

    Published by Dee
    This easy Rosemary Beer Bread recipe uses no yeast and takes about an hour to make. Use all purpose or self rising flour for this quick no knead bread!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 235 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups all purpose flour or self rising
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder omit if using self rising
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt omit if using self rising
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary divided
    • 12 ounces beer
    • 3 tablespoons butter melted

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Add the flour, baking powder and sea salt to a large mixing bowl, and lightly stir
    • Add the sugar and 1 ½ tablespoons of dried rosemary
    • Pour the beer into the mixing bowl, and mix ingredients with a large spoon until just combined. Dough will be sticky
    • Spoon dough evenly into a well buttered 9 X 5 loaf pan, and pour melted butter all over top
    • Sprinkle remaining rosemary over top of bread, and place in oven
    • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean
    • Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then remove from pan, and slice

    Notes

    For lighter bread, sift the flour.
    If using self rising flour, omit the baking powder and salt.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
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    How to Store Leftover Beer Bread

    We gobble up the bread in one sitting -- we're bad that way. But you can store beer bread in a tightly-covered container or zip top bag for a few days. Keep it on the counter and not in the fridge.

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    1. Chane says

      November 14, 2021 at 10:51 am

      Flavour is amazing but mine turned out quite crumbly? What did I do wrong?4 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 14, 2021 at 7:06 pm

        It's hard to say without knowing exactly what happened. Usually, crumbly bread results from not enough liquid or over baking.

    2. Linda says

      September 04, 2020 at 5:08 am

      Has anyone tried using fresh rosemary instead of dried? How much fresh = 2 TBSP dry?

      Reply
    3. Sandra says

      April 09, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      My husband tried this and he really loved it! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 10, 2020 at 9:17 pm

        So glad to hear this, Sandra Thanks so much!

    4. Toni says

      April 07, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      I really loved it! It tastes really amazing!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 13, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Thanks so much, Toni. Glad you liked it!

    5. Haley D Williams says

      April 07, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      I am loving the rosemary flavors in that bread! I have to try this!5 stars

      Reply
    6. katerina @ diethood.com says

      April 07, 2020 at 8:37 am

      This Beer Bread sounds amazing!! I can't wait to try this recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Catalina says

      April 07, 2020 at 6:53 am

      This is exactly what I need for my appetizer! Deliciousness!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Sara Welch says

      April 06, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      Love beer bread! I haven't made this in so long; you've inspired me to give this a try this week! Looks too good to pass up!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 06, 2020 at 9:41 pm

        That's so good to hear, Sara. Enjoy the bread!

    9. Beth Pierce says

      April 06, 2020 at 5:51 pm

      I baked this the other night and hubby and I just loved it. What great flavor!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 06, 2020 at 9:42 pm

        Awesome, Beth! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

    10. Ann says

      April 06, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Made this for my family and they all loved it! Will definitely make this again!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 15, 2020 at 2:42 pm

        That's awesome! Thanks so much!

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