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    Home » Savory Breads and Biscuits

    Vegan Beer Bread

    Published: Feb 2, 2022 Updated: Feb 2, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Beer Bread

    This delicious vegan beer bread takes around an hour to make from start to finish! There is no yeast or rise time required, no kneading, and it makes a perfect soft, flavorful loaf of home baked bread.

    Sliced vegan beer bread on a napkin with a bread knife.

    If you love soft and delicious homemade bread served warm from the oven then this vegan beer bread is your new best friend.

    It’s one of the easiest breads to make with only 6 easy ingredients and a very simple method.

    It doesn’t require any yeast (except the yeast that’s already present in the beer), there is no kneading involved and no rise time.

    If you love super easy bread recipes then you’ll also love our vegan focaccia and our easy white bread recipe.

    Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Homemade Beer Bread:

    Photo of the ingredients needed to make vegan beer bread.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Maple syrup – offsets any bitterness from the beer. It can be replaced with golden syrup or any other kind of syrup or vegan honey.
    • Beer – this recipe uses 1 standard bottle of beer (12 ounces). You can use any brand of beer that you like or have on hand. Non-alcoholic beer is also fine to use.
    • Vegan butter – is melted and mixed into the batter.
    Sliced vegan beer bread on a napkin.

    How To Make Vegan Beer Bread

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • Sift all purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add baking powder and salt. Mix together.
    Collage of two photos showing dry ingredients added to mixing bowl and mixed.
    • Add beer, maple syrup and melted vegan butter and mix into a batter. Don’t overmix.
    Collage of two photos showing wet ingredients added to bowl and mixed into a batter.
    • Transfer the batter into a 9×5 loaf pan (sprayed with non-stick spray and lined with parchment paper along the bottom.
    • Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Two photo collage showing vegan beer bread before and after baking.
    • Let the bread cool for a few minutes in the pan and then transfer it to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
    Two photo collage showing vegan beer bread on a wire cooling rack and then ready to serve.

    Recipe Tips

    Don’t overmix the batter. Mix the batter until just mixed and then stop mixing. The consistency of the batter does tend to look a little lumpy but it isn’t actually. If you overmix it the gluten in the flour could become over-worked which leads to a harder, denser loaf.

    Bake right away. If the batter sits too long before baking the beer will go flat, and all those lovely chemical reactions causing the bread to rise and bake beautifully will be compromised. So make sure your oven is preheated and as soon as the batter is mixed, pour it out into the loaf pan and bake it right away.

    Loaf of vegan beer bread on a napkin with a knife.

    Recipe Variations

    1. Herbs – bake in some fresh or dried herbs like rosemary or thyme or fresh or dried basil.
    2. Garlic – mix a teaspoon of garlic powder in with the dry ingredients or add a few cloves of crushed garlic to the batter for a delicious garlic beer bread.
    3. Vegan cheese – add a cup of shredded vegan cheese to the batter for a cheesy vegan beer bread.
    Sliced vegan beer bread on a napkin.

    Vegan Beer Bread Recipe FAQ

    Does vegan beer bread taste like beer?

    No it doesn’t. If you didn’t know there was beer in the recipe, you wouldn’t guess. It does have a delicious savory, yeasty flavor though, which comes from the beer.

    Is this bread suitable for children?

    The alcohol cooks off so anyone can enjoy this beer bread.

    Is there a substitute for the beer in beer bread?

    If you prefer not to use alcohol at all then you can use a non-alcoholic beer or you can simply use seltzer water, but you will lose that flavor.

    Slice of beer bread topped with a knob of vegan butter.

    Storing and Freezing

    Like all home baked breads, this is at its BEST on the day of baking. However, you can wrap the loaf or keep it stored in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature. It makes great toast on day 2 and 3.

    It’s also freezer friendly for 3 months. Allow it to cool completely before wrapping and freezing in a freezer safe container. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and bring to room temperature before serving. Alternatively, slice the loaf before freezing and then toast a slice whenever you like.

    Buttered slices of vegan beer bread in a stack.

    More Delicious Vegan Bread Recipes

    1. Vegan Soda Bread
    2. The Easiest White Bread
    3. Whole Wheat Bread
    4. Vegan Focaccia
    5. Vegan Naan
    6. Vegan Cornbread

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Sliced loaf of vegan beer bread on a napkin.

    Vegan Beer Bread

    This soft and flavorful vegan beer bread takes around an hour to make from start to finish! There is no yeast, rise time or kneading required.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 172kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups All Purpose Flour (375g)
    • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Bottle Beer (12 ounces)
    • ¼ cup Maple Syrup (60ml)
    • ¼ cup Vegan Butter (57g) Melted
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
    • Sift all purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add baking powder and salt. Mix together.
    • Add beer, maple syrup and melted vegan butter and mix into a batter. Don't overmix.
    • Transfer the batter to the prepared 9×5 loaf pan and smooth down.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let the bread cool for a few minutes in the pan and then transfer it to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    1. Beer – this recipe uses 1 standard bottle of beer (12 ounces). You can use any brand of beer that you like or have on hand. Non-alcoholic beer is also fine to use. 
    2. Maple syrup – offsets any bitterness from the beer. It can be replaced with golden syrup or any other kind of syrup or vegan honey.
    3. Don’t overmix the batter. Mix the batter until just mixed and then stop mixing. 
    4. Bake right away. If the batter sits too long before baking the beer will go flat and it will affect the texture and rise. So make sure your oven is preheated and as soon as the batter is mixed, pour it out into the loaf pan and bake it right away.
    5. Storing: Wrap the loaf or keep it stored in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature. It’s best on the day of baking but makes great toast on day 2 and 3.
    6. Freezing: It’s freezer friendly for 3 months. Allow it to cool completely before wrapping and freezing in a freezer safe container. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and bring to room temperature before serving. Alternatively, slice the loaf before freezing and then toast a slice whenever you like.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Roz says

      February 17, 2022 at 1:35 am

      This bread is amazing and so wildly easy to make.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 17, 2022 at 12:17 pm

        Thanks Roz!

        Reply
    2. Amy says

      February 16, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      I can’t believe how quick, easy and delicious this is! Perfect for when you need to immediately satisfy a homemade bread craving! Will definitely be making it again soon – looking forward to trying some of the add-ins you suggest. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 17, 2022 at 12:24 pm

        So happy to hear that Amy! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Erica says

      February 04, 2022 at 9:37 am

      This was delish and so easy! I used a Christmas ale I had leftover from the holidays. It had such a hearty, warm taste. The texture was perfect!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 04, 2022 at 11:04 am

        Awesome! Thanks so much Erica!

        Reply
    4. Alice says

      February 03, 2022 at 3:18 am

      Can you make this bread with whole wheat pastry flour, quinoa flour or soy flour (or a mixture)?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 03, 2022 at 9:13 am

        Hi Alice, whole wheat pastry flour maybe! I’m not sure about the others.

        Reply
    5. Bill says

      February 03, 2022 at 3:11 am

      Can all or part of the flour be replaced by whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 03, 2022 at 9:13 am

        Hi Bill! Yes I think so. I haven’t tested it with this recipe, but based on other bread recipes my guess would be that it would work.

        Reply
    6. Laraine says

      February 02, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      Can this recipe be made with gluten free flour?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 03, 2022 at 9:10 am

        Hi Laraine, yes I think so! I haven’t tested it but based on my tests of other breads I think a gluten free all purpose blend should work!

        Reply
    7. Bonnie says

      February 02, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      So I got the email with the recipe. Two hours later there’s a loaf of beer bread on my counter! I had a few cans of pumpkin beer kicking around the fridge since the Fall. I’m not a beer drinker but I am an avid bread eater!! This literally took 5 minutes to throw together! It is delish! Going on regular rotation! I may have to start buying beer on a regular basis!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 03, 2022 at 9:10 am

        This is so awesome Bonnie! I’m so happy to get your comment. It’s the same for me, this bread will be the main reason I buy beer from now on, hahaha! Thanks so much for the great review.

        Reply
    8. jillian says

      February 02, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      This looks so delicious, making it this morning!

      Reply

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