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    Home > Blog > Freeze Ahead > Beer Bread Recipe (with Parmesan and Black Pepper)

    Beer Bread Recipe (with Parmesan and Black Pepper)

    by Jenny Park · Published: Nov 28, 2023

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    This incredibly moist and buttery beer bread recipe is simple to make and loaded with fresh parmesan and cracked pepper flavor!
    Black pepper parmesan beer bread with butter.

    Have you ever tried making bread with beer? This beer bread recipe is simple and incredibly flavorful with the addition of parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper and the texture is perfectly tender and buttery. While we love this beer bread with just a generous pat of butter slathered on top, it’s even better when dipped into a big bowl of chili or broccoli cheddar soup! If you’re looking for a quick bread with tons of savory flavor, this recipe is about to be your new favorite!

    What is Beer Bread?

    Want a deliciously comforting loaf of bread that doesn’t require hours of proofing yeast, rising, and baking? Beer bread is a quick bread that uses the natural yeasts in beer to activate a rise. The beer reacts with baking powder to help the bread rise as it bakes. Depending on the type of beer you use, you’ll also add extra flavor to the bread. But don’t worry, all or most of the alcohol cooks out of the bread, leaving you with all the flavor but no alcohol.

    How to Make Our Beer Bread Recipe

    Ingredients

    Beer bread ingredients measured and on a kitchen counter.

    Process

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease the loaf pan and set aside.
    2. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
    A lightly greased loaf pan for beer bread.
    Flour in a bowl being whisked together.
    1. Create a small well in the center of the flour mixture.
    2. Add beer, ¼ cup melted butter, lemon zest (if using), parmesan, and black pepper. Stir together until the dough just comes together. Do not over-mix! (if there are small flour pockets, gently stir them away – a couple of remaining flour pockets are okay).
    Beer bread ingredients in a bowl.
    Beer bread dough in a bowl with a spoon in it.
    1. Pour mixture into a prepared loaf pan.
    2. Pour the remaining butter over the top of the batter. Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf.
    Beer bread dough in a loaf pan pre oven.
    Beer bread dough in a loaf pan with melted butter poured over it.
    1. Remove the loaf from the pan and allow it to cool until warm to the touch (about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
    Freshly baked beer bread in a loaf pan.
    Beer bread on a cutting board.

    Tips and Tricks for the BEST Beer Bread

    Choose a flavorful beer. Craft beers, stouts, ales, or any darker beer are likely to have yeast present that will help the bread rise while also lending a nice flavor to the bread. Some beers have yeast filtered out, like Sam Adams Boston Lager, Miller Lite, or Heineken, and may not be the best choice.

    Don’t overmix the batter. Be sure to just mix the batter until most of the flour pockets are gone. Stirring too much will lead to a dense loaf.

    Don’t let the batter sit too long. Once the batter is mixed, get it into the pan and into the oven within 10-15 minutes. If you wait too long, the baking soda and beer will react too much before the heat is added, preventing a good rise.

    Bake just until the toothpick comes out clean. If you overbake the bread, it may become dry and crumbly instead of tender.

    Let the bread cool before slicing. Letting the bread rest for an hour to an hour and a half before slicing will help the slices hold their shape.

    Beer bread on a plate with butter on the slices.

    Variations

    Switch up the beer. Choose your favorite craft beer or a spiced seasonal variety to add a little extra flavor to the bread. Darker beers, like Guinness, will also add more flavor to your beer bread.

    Add cheese. We added parmesan cheese to this recipe, but sharp cheddar, Gruyere, mozzarella, or Monterrey Jack can also be used.

    Mix in the herbs. Fresh herbs, including rosemary, thyme, dill, or oregano, can add a new, fun flavor to the bread. Freshly minced garlic or garlic powder also adds incredible flavor to this bread!

    Make it spicy. Add chopped fresh jalapeno peppers, red pepper chili flakes, or pepper jack cheese.

    Make it sweet. Add dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots to the bread, along with chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios. Don’t forget a drizzle of honey as well!

    Storing Instructions

    To keep your beer bread fresh, let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days on the counter.

    You can also freeze baked beer bread by wrapping it in plastic and then in an airtight freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter or in the refrigerator and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after thawing.

    What to Eat with Our Beer Bread Recipe?

    One of the best things about beer bread is that it tastes incredible by itself but can also be eaten with a wide variety of different foods:

    Eat it with a dip like Spinach and Artichoke Dip or Hot Crab Dip.

    Enjoy it along with a hearty BBQ Chicken Salad or Summer Steak Salad.

    Use it to sop up a bowl of Creamy Pumpkin Soup or Chicken Gnocchi.

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    Beer bread slices on a plate with butter on the side.

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    Black pepper parmesan beer bread with butter.

    Beer Bread Recipe (with Black Pepper and Parmesan)

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    This incredibly moist and buttery beer bread recipe is simple to make and loaded with fresh parmesan and cracked pepper flavor!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 12

      EQUIPMENT  

    • 1 loaf pan 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.75" (9"x 5" is fine too)

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 12 ounces (a nice flavorful) beer
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and divided
    • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
    • zest of 1 lemon (optional)

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease loaf pan and set aside.
    • Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
    • Create a small well in the center of the flour mixture.
    • Add beer, ¼ cup melted butter, lemon zest (if using), parmesan, and black pepper. Stir together until the dough just comes together. Do not over mix! (if there are small flour pockets, gently stir them away – a couple remaining flour pockets are okay).
    • Pour mixture into a prepared loaf pan.
    • Pour remaining butter over top of batter. Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf.
    • Remove loaf from pan and allow it to cool until just warm to the touch (about 1 hour and 30 minutes).

      NOTES  

    **Makes 1 (9”x5” loaf)**
    Tips and Tricks for the BEST Beer Bread
    Choose a flavorful beer. Craft beers, stouts, ales, or any darker beer are likely to have yeast present that will help the bread rise while also lending a nice flavor to the bread. Some beers have yeast filtered out, like Sam Adams Boston Lager, Miller Lite, or Heineken, and may not be the best choice.
    Don’t overmix the batter. Be sure to just mix the batter until most of the flour pockets are gone. Stirring too much will lead to a dense loaf.
    Don’t let the batter sit too long. Once the batter is mixed, get it into the pan and into the oven within 10-15 minutes. If you wait too long, the baking soda and beer will react too much before the heat is added, preventing a good rise.
    Bake just until the toothpick comes out clean. If you overbake the bread, it may become dry and crumbly instead of tender.
    Let the bread cool before slicing. Letting the bread rest for an hour to an hour and a half before slicing will help the slices hold their shape.
    Calories: 243kcal Carbohydrates: 31g Protein: 6g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 26mg Sodium: 509mg Potassium: 64mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 292IU Calcium: 124mg Iron: 2mg
    CUISINE: American
    KEYWORD: beer bread, no yeast bread recipe
    COURSE: Side Dish

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    November 28, 2023 / 33 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Canan

      February 03, 2021 at 9:50 am

      This was an absolutely delicious, and easy bread to make. The top came out nice and crusty, and the bread was so yummy with our soup!

      Reply
    2. Cheryl

      April 17, 2018 at 10:10 am

      Is it really better with the lemon zest? If so, why? Just curious because it seems an odd addition to me.

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        April 22, 2018 at 6:32 am

        Lol, You can totally leave it out if it sounds weird to you! Ilove adding it bc it adds a hint of brightness to the bread that adds a nice contrast from the rich cheese…and black pepper + lemon actually go really well together! :)

        Reply
    3. Bread Baker

      January 20, 2015 at 4:35 am

      I made this yesterday and it was great! Not sure why the recipe calls for 14oz of beer, though. A bottle of beer is only 12oz. That’s all I used. Wasn’t about to open a second bottle of beer for that extra 2oz. It turned out just fine with 12oz.

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      • Jenny Park

        January 20, 2015 at 9:06 am

        Lol, that’s just a weird typo. Thanks for catching that!

        Reply
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