
There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread that comes together with just a bowl, a spatula, and a handful of pantry staples. This beer bread is exactly that — rustic, golden-crusted, and tender inside, with a subtle malty depth that makes it taste far more complex than the effort involved. For anyone navigating seed oils, store-bought breads and mixes can be a minefield of canola, soybean, or sunflower oil hiding in the ingredient list. Here, the only fat is real unsalted butter, melted and poured right over the top before baking to create that irresistible crackling crust. The beer does the heavy lifting as a leavening booster alongside baking powder, so there's no yeast, no kneading, and no long rise time to worry about. It slices beautifully warm from the oven and is equally good the next day toasted alongside eggs or soup.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
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