Nutmeg Free Beer Bread
Warm, crusty, and deeply satisfying, this beer bread delivers a hearty loaf with almost no effort and a surprisingly complex flavor. The beer does the heavy lifting here — it adds a subtle malty depth and helps the bread rise without any yeast or lengthy proofing time. A pour of melted butter over the top before baking creates that irresistible golden crust that makes every slice look like it came from a proper bakery. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, beer, and butter — nothing hidden, nothing unexpected. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, that simplicity is genuinely reassuring, since so many quick breads and savory loaves sneak in warming spices that can be hard to spot. This one is completely clean on that front, so you can slice into it with total confidence. Serve it warm alongside a bowl of soup or just slathered with butter straight from the rack — either way, it disappears fast.
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8 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 can (12 oz) beer, at room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
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