This Honey Beer Bread is an easy way to enjoy a hearty and satisfying loaf of bread anytime! It doesn't require any yeast, kneading, or proofing so it's ready in under 45 minutes. Choose a lighter beer like a lager or pilsner if you want a sweeter loaf of bread with a more faint beer flavor. Use a stronger beer like an IPA or brown lager if you want a loaf of bread with a more pronounced beer flavor. Make sure to use a flour with a higher protein content -- like whole wheat or bread flour -- as it ensures best results at altitude.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 365 degrees if at high altitudes). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until all the dry ingredients are evenly whisked together.
In a medium-size glass or microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine the butter and honey and melt in the microwave on 30-40% heat in 30-second intervals, whisking between intervals, until the butter and honey are melted and mixed together.
Slowly whisk the beer into the butter and honey mixture -- it's okay if it foams a bit -- until the honey is dissolved into the other liquids.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until no streaks of flour remain in the batter.
Lightly shape the batter into a large ball and gently turn it out onto the parchment paper. Gently re-shape the ball with your hands if any imperfections form when turning it out.
Bake the loaf for 28-30 minutes, or until the loaf is golden on the bottom and around the edges and sounds hollow when tapped on the outside.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately move the loaf of bread to a wire cooling rack. Let the bread cool for at least 15-30 minutes or until completely cooled before slicing and serving.
Notes
This bread will last covered in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. It can last up to 2 months frozen in a freezer-safe container. To make this bread dairy-free, use ghee in place of the butter.