High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Beer Bread

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time55 min

High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Beer Bread

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. The beer does the heavy lifting here, reacting with the baking powder to create a tender, slightly chewy crumb with a beautifully golden, buttery crust. Because you're working with straightforward ingredients — flour, salt, a touch of granulated sugar, and real butter — there's no need to scrutinize a label for hidden sweeteners or corn-derived additives that sneak into so many store-bought breads and baking mixes. Choosing a beer you trust keeps the whole loaf clean and simple from start to finish. The batter comes together in minutes and bakes into something that smells absolutely incredible, with that extra tablespoon of melted butter drizzled on top turning the crust into something genuinely irresistible. It's the kind of bread that disappears fast alongside a bowl of soup or just torn apart warm from the rack.

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Ingredients

8 servings

3 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 can (12 oz) beer, at room temperature
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For topping

1 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, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.

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