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Texas Beer Bread

A dense, hearty quick bread made with beer instead of yeast, baked golden and served warm with butter.

⏱ 10 minPrep time
🔥 45 minCook time
🍽 8Servings
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Texas Beer Bread - rustic golden beer bread loaf with butter

Texas beer bread is the no-fuss quick bread that belongs on every Texas table — a dense, hearty loaf leavened with beer instead of yeast, baked golden with a buttery crust. It takes five minutes to mix and pairs perfectly with chili, barbecue, and beans.

Chef Emily presents Texas Beer Bread

The five-minute quick bread

A dense, hearty loaf made with beer instead of yeast, baked golden and served warm with butter.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Pour in the beer and stir just until combined — the batter will be thick.
  4. Scrape the batter into the loaf pan and pour the melted butter over the top.
  5. Bake 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Use a light lager or ale — the beer's carbonation does the leavening. Pour the melted butter over the top before baking for that signature golden crust.

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Recipe details

Prep10 min
Cook45 min
Servings8
CategorySide Dish
PublishedAugust 16, 2026
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