Black Pepper Free Classic Beer Bread

There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of homemade bread that comes together with just a handful of pantry staples and zero fuss. This one leans on the natural leavening power of beer to create a rustic, golden loaf with a tender crumb and a beautifully buttery crust. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, beer, and butter — which makes it easy to confirm that nothing unwanted has snuck in, a real relief when you're navigating spice sensitivities. Many store-bought breads and even some homemade recipes quietly include black pepper in their seasoning blends, but this recipe keeps things clean and simple by design. The technique is just as straightforward: stir the wet and dry ingredients together until combined, pour into a pan, drizzle with melted butter, and let the oven do the rest. That final butter drizzle on top bakes into a crackly, golden finish that makes every slice look like it came from a proper bakery. Warm from the oven with a little extra butter, it's the kind of bread that disappears fast.

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