I’m not a beer drinker but after a recent party, I had a few cans of beer left over so I decided to put them to good use and make this simple Beer Bread recipe.
I also took the liberty to mix in some chopped jalapeños for a little more flavor. Next time I think I will try adding a bit of cheese as well.
What is Self-Rising Flour
Self-rising flour is flour with baking powder and a bit of salt already added. If you don’t have access to self-rising flour you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of All Purpose Flour.
As far as what kind of beer to use, I would suggest using what you have on hand. If you don’t keep beer at home, I would suggest buying the cheapest can/bottle you can find. No need to spend a fortune on beer for this bread recipe.
Adding jalapeños is totally optional. I had a jar handy so figured why not. You can either make this bread recipe without adding anything or experiment a bit by adding various ingredients like chopped bacon, onions or some of your favorite spices.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Jalapeño Beer Bread recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Self-Rising Flour – You can make your own with all purpose flour, baking powder and salt
- White Sugar – For a little sweetness
- Pickled Jalapeños – optional and quantity to taste
- Beer – your favorite brand beer
How to Make Jalapeño Beer Bread
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and jalapeños. Make a well in the middle of the flour.
- Pour the beer slowly into the well. Mix together well, it will be soft.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Optionally brush the top of the loaf with a little butter and add a few more slices of jalapeños during the last 10 minutes.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Printable Recipe Card
Simple Jalapeño Beer Bread
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups Self-Rising Flour
- 3 Tbsp White Sugar
- ½ Cup Pickled Jalapeños, roughly chopped
- 12 oz Beer, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and jalapeños. Make a well in the middle of the flour.
- Pour the beer slowly into the well. Mix together well, it will be soft.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Optionally brush the top of the loaf with a little butter and add a few more slices of jalapeños during the last 10 minutes.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
This jalapeño bread is delicious. Very tasty and easy to make.