Best Lazy Irish Beer Bread Recipes

IRISH BEER BREAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl use a wire whisk to mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the egg and beer mixing with a spoon. (I don't use a mixer with this bread)
• Generously spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with cooking spray and add dough for bread. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes until brown on top
• This bread will not be white because the beer is a dark beer. It smells great while baking and is wonderful with butter while still hot. Makes one loaf of bread

IRISH BEER BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Combine 3 cups flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Add 12 ounces of Guinness and mix.
• Pour batter in a greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.
• Allow bread to cool, then serve with salted butter.

IRISH ALE AND CHEDDAR BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350°.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and brush a little of it on the inside of a 9x5 bread loaf pan. Reserve the rest.
• In a large mixing bowl, measure and add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic and onion powder. Whisk to combine.
• Add the cheese and stir to combine.
• Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the beer. Use a spatula to stir until just combined.
• Transfer bread batter to prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.Pour the melted butter over top and bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Or until a tester comes out clean.
• Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to a small sauce pan. Stir over low heat until melted. Then add the dried parsley, garlic powder and pinch of salt.
• Once the bread has baked, remove and immediately brush the garlic butter over the top of the bread.
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully removing and transferring to a wire rack to completely cool.Slice and serve.

LAZY IRISH BEER BREAD

Steps:

• Hand mix all ingredients only until well mixed (do not beat or use a mixer).
• Put mixture into a greased loaf pan.
• Preheat your oven to 375º F degrees.
• Bake for 45 minutes.

BEER BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix dry ingredients and beer.
• Pour into a greased loaf pan.
• Pour melted butter over mixture.
• Bake 1 hour, remove from pan and cool for at least 15 minutes.
• UPDATED NOTES: This recipe makes a very hearty bread with a crunchy, buttery crust. If you prefer a softer crust (like a traditional bread) mix the butter into the batter instead of pouring it over the top.
• Sifting flour for bread recipes is a must-do. Most people just scoop the 1 cup measure in the flour canister and level it off. That compacts the flour and will turn your bread into a "hard biscuit" as some have described. That's because they aren't sifting their flour! If you do not have a sifter, use a spoon to spoon the flour into the 1 cup measure. Try it once the "correct" way and you will see an amazing difference in the end product.
• I have had many email from you kind folks about using non-alcoholic beverages instead of beer. That is fine to do but I highly recommend adding a packet of Dry Active Yeast or 2 teaspoons of Bread (Machine) Yeast so that you get a proper rise.
• The final result should be a thick, hearty and very tasteful bread, NOT A BRICK! ;).
• Thank you all for the incredibly nice comments and those of you who left a bad review - learn to sift sift SIFT! You will be amazed at the results you get.

IRISH BEER BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Prepare two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans by lightly greasing.
• In large bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until completely blended inches Mix in the egg and beer all at once until a stiff dough is formed. If mixing by hand, turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Divide the dough in half. Shape each into a round loaf; place each loaf into a prepared pan. Press down to flatten until each is about 7 inches in diameter. Using a sharp knife, slash a deep cross in the top of each loaf, making the cuts ½ inch deep and about 5 inches long.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean and dry.